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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.43, 264.59 and 66.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.43, 264.59 and 66.72 is: 100.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.43 : 264.59 = 66.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.43/264.59 = 66.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.43x = 264.59 × 66.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.43x = 17,654.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,654.08/176.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.06

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