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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.95, 266.94 and 99.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.95, 266.94 and 99.83 is: 149.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.95 : 266.94 = 99.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.95/266.94 = 99.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.95x = 266.94 × 99.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.95x = 26,649.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,649.29/177.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.76

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