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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.22, 243.19 and 97.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.22, 243.19 and 97.54 is: 134.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.22 : 243.19 = 97.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.22/243.19 = 97.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.22x = 243.19 × 97.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.22x = 23,720.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,720.75/176.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.61

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