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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.17, 264.16 and 66.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.17, 264.16 and 66.46 is: 99.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.17 : 264.16 = 66.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.17/264.16 = 66.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.17x = 264.16 × 66.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.17x = 17,556.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,556.07/176.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.65

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