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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.58, 266.40 and 90.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.58, 266.40 and 90.98 is: 136.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.58 : 266.40 = 90.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.58/266.40 = 90.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.58x = 266.40 × 90.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.58x = 24,237.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,237.07/177.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.49

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