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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.16, 265.50 and 99.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.16, 265.50 and 99.02 is: 148.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.16 : 265.50 = 99.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.16/265.50 = 99.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.16x = 265.50 × 99.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.16x = 26,289.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,289.81/177.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.40

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