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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.28, 265.94 and 90.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.28, 265.94 and 90.59 is: 135.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.28 : 265.94 = 90.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.28/265.94 = 90.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.28x = 265.94 × 90.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.28x = 24,091.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,091.50/177.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.90

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