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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.14, 265.74 and 90.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.14, 265.74 and 90.52 is: 135.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.14 : 265.74 = 90.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.14/265.74 = 90.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.14x = 265.74 × 90.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.14x = 24,054.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,054.78/177.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.80

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