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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.29, 243.27 and 98.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.29, 243.27 and 98.65 is: 136.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.29 : 243.27 = 98.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.29/243.27 = 98.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.29x = 243.27 × 98.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.29x = 23,998.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,998.59/176.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.13

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