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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.20, 264.06 and 99.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.20, 264.06 and 99.18 is: 148.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.20 : 264.06 = 99.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.20/264.06 = 99.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.20x = 264.06 × 99.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.20x = 26,189.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,189.47/176.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.64

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