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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.67, 243.80 and 97.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.67, 243.80 and 97.98 is: 135.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.67 : 243.80 = 97.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.67/243.80 = 97.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.67x = 243.80 × 97.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.67x = 23,887.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,887.52/176.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.21

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