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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.60, 243.70 and 97.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.60, 243.70 and 97.92 is: 135.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.60 : 243.70 = 97.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.60/243.70 = 97.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.60x = 243.70 × 97.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.60x = 23,863.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,863.10/176.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.13

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