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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.45, 266.43 and 90.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.45, 266.43 and 90.86 is: 136.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.45 : 266.43 = 90.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.45/266.43 = 90.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.45x = 266.43 × 90.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.45x = 24,206.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,206.50/177.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.41

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