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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.56, 266.58 and 90.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.56, 266.58 and 90.92 is: 136.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.56 : 266.58 = 90.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.56/266.58 = 90.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.56x = 266.58 × 90.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.56x = 24,237.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,237.45/177.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.50

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