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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176, 264.03 and 90.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176, 264.03 and 90.50 is: 135.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176 : 264.03 = 90.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176/264.03 = 90.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176x = 264.03 × 90.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176x = 23,894.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,894.72/176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.77

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