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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.63, 266.19 and 90.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.63, 266.19 and 90.78 is: 136.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.63 : 266.19 = 90.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.63/266.19 = 90.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.63x = 266.19 × 90.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.63x = 24,164.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,164.73/177.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.04

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