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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.92, 264.97 and 99.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.92, 264.97 and 99.70 is: 149.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.92 : 264.97 = 99.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.92/264.97 = 99.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.92x = 264.97 × 99.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.92x = 26,417.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,417.51/176.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.32

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