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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.08, 264.37 and 99.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.08, 264.37 and 99.19 is: 148.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.08 : 264.37 = 99.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.08/264.37 = 99.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.08x = 264.37 × 99.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.08x = 26,222.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,222.86/176.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.93

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