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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.17, 264.07 and 99.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.17, 264.07 and 99.04 is: 148.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.17 : 264.07 = 99.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.17/264.07 = 99.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.17x = 264.07 × 99.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.17x = 26,153.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,153.49/176.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.46

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