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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.84, 265.14 and 90.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.84, 265.14 and 90.16 is: 135.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.84 : 265.14 = 90.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.84/265.14 = 90.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.84x = 265.14 × 90.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.84x = 23,905.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,905.02/176.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.18

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