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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.77, 265.43 and 99.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.77, 265.43 and 99.82 is: 149.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.77 : 265.43 = 99.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.77/265.43 = 99.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.77x = 265.43 × 99.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.77x = 26,495.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,495.22/176.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.89

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