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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.30, 263.97 and 90.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.30, 263.97 and 90.62 is: 135.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.30 : 263.97 = 90.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.30/263.97 = 90.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.30x = 263.97 × 90.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.30x = 23,920.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,920.96/176.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.68

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