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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.08, 243.00 and 98.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.08, 243.00 and 98.46 is: 135.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.08 : 243.00 = 98.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.08/243.00 = 98.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.08x = 243.00 × 98.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.08x = 23,924.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,924.07/176.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.87

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