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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.11, 243.01 and 98.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.11, 243.01 and 98.48 is: 135.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.11 : 243.01 = 98.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.11/243.01 = 98.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.11x = 243.01 × 98.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.11x = 23,931.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,931.62/176.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.89

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