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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.23, 243.18 and 98.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.23, 243.18 and 98.61 is: 136.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.23 : 243.18 = 98.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.23/243.18 = 98.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.23x = 243.18 × 98.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.23x = 23,978.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,978.76/176.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.07

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