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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.68, 266.56 and 90.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.68, 266.56 and 90.94 is: 136.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.68 : 266.56 = 90.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.68/266.56 = 90.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.68x = 266.56 × 90.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.68x = 24,240.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,240.97/177.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.43

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