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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.33, 265.80 and 90.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.33, 265.80 and 90.57 is: 135.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.33 : 265.80 = 90.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.33/265.80 = 90.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.33x = 265.80 × 90.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.33x = 24,073.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,073.51/177.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.76

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