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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.53, 243.56 and 98.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.53, 243.56 and 98.89 is: 136.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.53 : 243.56 = 98.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.53/243.56 = 98.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.53x = 243.56 × 98.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.53x = 24,085.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,085.15/176.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.44

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