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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.43, 243.48 and 98.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.43, 243.48 and 98.82 is: 136.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.43 : 243.48 = 98.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.43/243.48 = 98.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.43x = 243.48 × 98.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.43x = 24,060.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,060.69/176.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.38

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