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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.22, 243.19 and 98.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.22, 243.19 and 98.59 is: 136.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.22 : 243.19 = 98.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.22/243.19 = 98.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.22x = 243.19 × 98.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.22x = 23,976.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,976.10/176.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.06

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