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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.69, 264.74 and 89.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.69, 264.74 and 89.90 is: 134.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.69 : 264.74 = 89.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.69/264.74 = 89.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.69x = 264.74 × 89.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.69x = 23,800.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,800.73/176.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.71

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