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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.64, 265.11 and 99.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.64, 265.11 and 99.69 is: 149.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.64 : 265.11 = 99.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.64/265.11 = 99.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.64x = 265.11 × 99.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.64x = 26,428.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,428.82/176.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.62

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