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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.22, 265.61 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.22, 265.61 and 90.48 is: 135.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.22 : 265.61 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.22/265.61 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.22x = 265.61 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.22x = 24,033.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,033.62/177.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.61

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