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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.24, 265.96 and 90.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.24, 265.96 and 90.56 is: 135.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.24 : 265.96 = 90.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.24/265.96 = 90.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.24x = 265.96 × 90.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.24x = 24,085.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,085.34/177.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.89

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