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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.62, 264.78 and 66.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.62, 264.78 and 66.90 is: 100.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.62 : 264.78 = 66.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.62/264.78 = 66.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.62x = 264.78 × 66.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.62x = 17,713.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,713.78/176.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.29

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