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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.48, 264.96 and 99.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.48, 264.96 and 99.68 is: 149.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.48 : 264.96 = 99.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.48/264.96 = 99.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.48x = 264.96 × 99.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.48x = 26,411.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,411.21/176.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.66

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