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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.70, 264.78 and 99.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.70, 264.78 and 99.48 is: 149.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.70 : 264.78 = 99.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.70/264.78 = 99.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.70x = 264.78 × 99.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.70x = 26,340.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,340.31/176.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.07

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