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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.44, 266 and 90.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.44, 266 and 90.74 is: 136.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.44 : 266 = 90.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.44/266 = 90.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.44x = 266 × 90.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.44x = 24,136.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,136.84/177.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.03

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