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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.05, 265.37 and 90.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.05, 265.37 and 90.24 is: 135.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.05 : 265.37 = 90.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.05/265.37 = 90.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.05x = 265.37 × 90.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.05x = 23,946.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,946.54/177.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.26

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