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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.67, 265.49 and 99.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.67, 265.49 and 99.75 is: 149.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.67 : 265.49 = 99.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.67/265.49 = 99.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.67x = 265.49 × 99.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.67x = 26,482.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,482.13/176.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.90

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