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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.42, 266.30 and 90.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.42, 266.30 and 90.82 is: 136.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.42 : 266.30 = 90.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.42/266.30 = 90.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.42x = 266.30 × 90.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.42x = 24,184.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,184.25/177.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.31

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