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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.07, 242.96 and 97.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.07, 242.96 and 97.38 is: 134.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.07 : 242.96 = 97.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.07/242.96 = 97.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.07x = 242.96 × 97.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.07x = 23,659.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,659.44/176.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.38

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