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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.55, 264.25 and 99.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.55, 264.25 and 99.32 is: 148.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.55 : 264.25 = 99.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.55/264.25 = 99.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.55x = 264.25 × 99.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.55x = 26,245.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,245.31/176.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.66

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