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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.18, 264.29 and 99.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.18, 264.29 and 99.14 is: 148.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.18 : 264.29 = 99.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.18/264.29 = 99.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.18x = 264.29 × 99.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.18x = 26,201.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,201.21/176.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.72

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