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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.62, 264.99 and 99.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.62, 264.99 and 99.66 is: 149.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.62 : 264.99 = 99.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.62/264.99 = 99.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.62x = 264.99 × 99.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.62x = 26,408.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,408.90/176.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.52

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