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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.12, 264.32 and 99.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.12, 264.32 and 99.08 is: 148.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.12 : 264.32 = 99.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.12/264.32 = 99.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.12x = 264.32 × 99.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.12x = 26,188.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,188.83/176.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.70

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