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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.18, 243.14 and 97.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.18, 243.14 and 97.49 is: 134.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.18 : 243.14 = 97.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.18/243.14 = 97.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.18x = 243.14 × 97.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.18x = 23,703.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,703.84/176.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.55

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