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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.74, 265.04 and 90.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.74, 265.04 and 90.08 is: 135.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.74 : 265.04 = 90.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.74/265.04 = 90.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.74x = 265.04 × 90.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.74x = 23,874.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,874.80/176.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.08

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