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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.36, 264.52 and 99.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.36, 264.52 and 99.28 is: 148.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.36 : 264.52 = 99.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.36/264.52 = 99.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.36x = 264.52 × 99.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.36x = 26,261.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,261.55/176.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.91

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