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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.52, 266.10 and 90.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.52, 266.10 and 90.70 is: 135.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.52 : 266.10 = 90.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.52/266.10 = 90.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.52x = 266.10 × 90.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.52x = 24,135.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,135.27/177.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.96

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