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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.62, 266.30 and 90.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.62, 266.30 and 90.88 is: 136.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.62 : 266.30 = 90.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.62/266.30 = 90.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.62x = 266.30 × 90.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.62x = 24,200.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,200.22/177.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.25

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