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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.22, 264.50 and 99.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.22, 264.50 and 99.27 is: 149.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.22 : 264.50 = 99.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.22/264.50 = 99.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.22x = 264.50 × 99.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.22x = 26,257.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,257.82/176.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.00

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