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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.68, 243.83 and 98.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.68, 243.83 and 98.00 is: 135.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.68 : 243.83 = 98.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.68/243.83 = 98.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.68x = 243.83 × 98.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.68x = 23,894.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,894.27/176.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.24

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