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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.46, 243.49 and 97.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.46, 243.49 and 97.77 is: 134.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.46 : 243.49 = 97.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.46/243.49 = 97.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.46x = 243.49 × 97.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.46x = 23,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,806.25/176.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.91

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