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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.68, 264.68 and 99.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.68, 264.68 and 99.41 is: 148.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.68 : 264.68 = 99.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.68/264.68 = 99.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.68x = 264.68 × 99.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.68x = 26,310.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,310.02/176.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.92

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