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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.34, 264.12 and 99.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.34, 264.12 and 99.19 is: 148.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.34 : 264.12 = 99.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.34/264.12 = 99.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.34x = 264.12 × 99.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.34x = 26,198.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,198.96/176.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.57

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