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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.80, 266.47 and 90.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.80, 266.47 and 90.93 is: 136.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.80 : 266.47 = 90.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.80/266.47 = 90.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.80x = 266.47 × 90.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.80x = 24,229.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,229.89/177.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.27

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