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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.42, 264.22 and 99.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.42, 264.22 and 99.20 is: 148.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.42 : 264.22 = 99.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.42/264.22 = 99.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.42x = 264.22 × 99.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.42x = 26,210.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,210.62/176.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.57

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