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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.29, 243.29 and 98.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.29, 243.29 and 98.66 is: 136.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.29 : 243.29 = 98.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.29/243.29 = 98.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.29x = 243.29 × 98.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.29x = 24,002.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,002.99/176.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.16

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