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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.44, 266.02 and 90.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.44, 266.02 and 90.68 is: 135.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.44 : 266.02 = 90.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.44/266.02 = 90.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.44x = 266.02 × 90.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.44x = 24,122.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,122.69/177.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.95

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