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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.99, 265.51 and 90.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.99, 265.51 and 90.37 is: 135.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.99 : 265.51 = 90.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.99/265.51 = 90.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.99x = 265.51 × 90.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.99x = 23,992.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,992.81/176.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.56

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