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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.49, 266.26 and 90.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.49, 266.26 and 90.87 is: 136.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.49 : 266.26 = 90.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.49/266.26 = 90.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.49x = 266.26 × 90.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.49x = 24,193.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,193.71/177.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.31

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