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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.72, 264.84 and 99.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.72, 264.84 and 99.57 is: 149.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.72 : 264.84 = 99.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.72/264.84 = 99.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.72x = 264.84 × 99.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.72x = 26,369.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,369.81/176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.22

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