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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.41, 243.44 and 97.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.41, 243.44 and 97.73 is: 134.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.41 : 243.44 = 97.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.41/243.44 = 97.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.41x = 243.44 × 97.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.41x = 23,789.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,789.69/176.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.86

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