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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.20, 243.13 and 98.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.20, 243.13 and 98.57 is: 136.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.20 : 243.13 = 98.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.20/243.13 = 98.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.20x = 243.13 × 98.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.20x = 23,965.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,965.32/176.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.01

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