Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176, 242.90 and 97.33
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 176, 242.90 and 97.33 is: 134.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176 : 242.90 = 97.33 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176/242.90 = 97.33/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176x = 242.90 × 97.33 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176x = 23,640.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,640.24/176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 134.32
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