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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.66, 243.72 and 99.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.66, 243.72 and 99.02 is: 136.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.66 : 243.72 = 99.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.66/243.72 = 99.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.66x = 243.72 × 99.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.66x = 24,131.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,131.94/176.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.60

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