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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.87, 264.98 and 99.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.87, 264.98 and 99.87 is: 149.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.87 : 264.98 = 99.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.87/264.98 = 99.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.87x = 264.98 × 99.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.87x = 26,463.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,463.55/176.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.62

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