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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.41, 243.46 and 98.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.41, 243.46 and 98.79 is: 136.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.41 : 243.46 = 98.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.41/243.46 = 98.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.41x = 243.46 × 98.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.41x = 24,051.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,051.41/176.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.34

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