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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.98, 266.94 and 56.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.98, 266.94 and 56.21 is: 84.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.98 : 266.94 = 56.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.98/266.94 = 56.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.98x = 266.94 × 56.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.98x = 15,003.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,003.36/177.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.30

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