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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.57, 266.21 and 90.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.57, 266.21 and 90.80 is: 136.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.57 : 266.21 = 90.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.57/266.21 = 90.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.57x = 266.21 × 90.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.57x = 24,170.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,170.08/177.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.12

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