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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.94, 266.93 and 56.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.94, 266.93 and 56.22 is: 84.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.94 : 266.93 = 56.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.94/266.93 = 56.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.94x = 266.93 × 56.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.94x = 15,007.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,007.23/177.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.34

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