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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.26, 265.95 and 90.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.26, 265.95 and 90.63 is: 135.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.26 : 265.95 = 90.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.26/265.95 = 90.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.26x = 265.95 × 90.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.26x = 24,103.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,103.05/177.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.98

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