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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.90, 266.71 and 91.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.90, 266.71 and 91.17 is: 136.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.90 : 266.71 = 91.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.90/266.71 = 91.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.90x = 266.71 × 91.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.90x = 24,315.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,315.95/177.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.68

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