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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.98, 266.96 and 56.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.98, 266.96 and 56.26 is: 84.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.98 : 266.96 = 56.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.98/266.96 = 56.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.98x = 266.96 × 56.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.98x = 15,019.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,019.17/177.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.39

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