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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.12, 243.03 and 98.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.12, 243.03 and 98.49 is: 135.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.12 : 243.03 = 98.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.12/243.03 = 98.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.12x = 243.03 × 98.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.12x = 23,936.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,936.02/176.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.91

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