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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.45, 266.02 and 90.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.45, 266.02 and 90.67 is: 135.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.45 : 266.02 = 90.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.45/266.02 = 90.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.45x = 266.02 × 90.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.45x = 24,120.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,120.03/177.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.93

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