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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.15, 243.08 and 97.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.15, 243.08 and 97.47 is: 134.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.15 : 243.08 = 97.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.15/243.08 = 97.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.15x = 243.08 × 97.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.15x = 23,692.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,692.52/176.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.50

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