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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.03, 263.96 and 98.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.03, 263.96 and 98.97 is: 148.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.03 : 263.96 = 98.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.03/263.96 = 98.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.03x = 263.96 × 98.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.03x = 26,124.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,124.12/176.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.41

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