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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.47, 243.52 and 96.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.47, 243.52 and 96.71 is: 133.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.47 : 243.52 = 96.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.47/243.52 = 96.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.47x = 243.52 × 96.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.47x = 23,550.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,550.82/176.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.46

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