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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.55, 264.66 and 99.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.55, 264.66 and 99.48 is: 149.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.55 : 264.66 = 99.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.55/264.66 = 99.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.55x = 264.66 × 99.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.55x = 26,328.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,328.38/176.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.13

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