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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.57, 243.68 and 98.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.57, 243.68 and 98.95 is: 136.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.57 : 243.68 = 98.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.57/243.68 = 98.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.57x = 243.68 × 98.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.57x = 24,112.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,112.14/176.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.56

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