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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.04, 265.36 and 90.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.04, 265.36 and 90.23 is: 135.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.04 : 265.36 = 90.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.04/265.36 = 90.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.04x = 265.36 × 90.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.04x = 23,943.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,943.43/177.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.24

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