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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.16, 243.09 and 97.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.16, 243.09 and 97.46 is: 134.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.16 : 243.09 = 97.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.16/243.09 = 97.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.16x = 243.09 × 97.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.16x = 23,690.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,690.34/176.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.48

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