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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.54, 243.63 and 96.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.54, 243.63 and 96.79 is: 133.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.54 : 243.63 = 96.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.54/243.63 = 96.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.54x = 243.63 × 96.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.54x = 23,580.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,580.95/176.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.57

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