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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.91, 265.53 and 90.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.91, 265.53 and 90.31 is: 135.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.91 : 265.53 = 90.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.91/265.53 = 90.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.91x = 265.53 × 90.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.91x = 23,979.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,979.68/176.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.55

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