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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.15, 264.17 and 66.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.15, 264.17 and 66.48 is: 99.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.15 : 264.17 = 66.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.15/264.17 = 66.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.15x = 264.17 × 66.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.15x = 17,561.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,561.48/176.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.70

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