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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.33, 265.95 and 99.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.33, 265.95 and 99.27 is: 148.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.33 : 265.95 = 99.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.33/265.95 = 99.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.33x = 265.95 × 99.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.33x = 26,400.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,400.86/177.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.88

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