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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.15, 243.05 and 98.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.15, 243.05 and 98.53 is: 135.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.15 : 243.05 = 98.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.15/243.05 = 98.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.15x = 243.05 × 98.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.15x = 23,946.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,946.62/176.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.94

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