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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.52, 243.64 and 98.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.52, 243.64 and 98.90 is: 136.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.52 : 243.64 = 98.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.52/243.64 = 98.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.52x = 243.64 × 98.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.52x = 24,096.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,096.00/176.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.51

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