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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.10, 243 and 97.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.10, 243 and 97.42 is: 134.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.10 : 243 = 97.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.10/243 = 97.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.10x = 243 × 97.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.10x = 23,671.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,671.85/176.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.42

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