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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.36, 243.36 and 98.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.36, 243.36 and 98.73 is: 136.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.36 : 243.36 = 98.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.36/243.36 = 98.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.36x = 243.36 × 98.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.36x = 24,026.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,026.93/176.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.24

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