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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.37, 264.59 and 66.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.37, 264.59 and 66.66 is: 100.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.37 : 264.59 = 66.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.37/264.59 = 66.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.37x = 264.59 × 66.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.37x = 17,637.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,637.57/176.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.00

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