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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.31, 264.53 and 90.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.31, 264.53 and 90.75 is: 136.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.31 : 264.53 = 90.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.31/264.53 = 90.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.31x = 264.53 × 90.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.31x = 24,005.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,005.64/176.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.16

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