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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.97, 265.36 and 90.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.97, 265.36 and 90.20 is: 135.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.97 : 265.36 = 90.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.97/265.36 = 90.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.97x = 265.36 × 90.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.97x = 23,935.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,935.47/176.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.25

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