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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.94, 266.89 and 56.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.94, 266.89 and 56.19 is: 84.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.94 : 266.89 = 56.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.94/266.89 = 56.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.94x = 266.89 × 56.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.94x = 14,996.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,996.27/177.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.28

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