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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.79, 265.16 and 90.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.79, 265.16 and 90.09 is: 135.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.79 : 265.16 = 90.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.79/265.16 = 90.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.79x = 265.16 × 90.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.79x = 23,888.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,888.49/176.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.12

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