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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.12, 243.05 and 97.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.12, 243.05 and 97.44 is: 134.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.12 : 243.05 = 97.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.12/243.05 = 97.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.12x = 243.05 × 97.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.12x = 23,682.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,682.30/176.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.47

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