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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.07, 242.97 and 98.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.07, 242.97 and 98.45 is: 135.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.07 : 242.97 = 98.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.07/242.97 = 98.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.07x = 242.97 × 98.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.07x = 23,919.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,919.18/176.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.85

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