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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.70, 243.84 and 99.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.70, 243.84 and 99.07 is: 136.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.70 : 243.84 = 99.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.70/243.84 = 99.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.70x = 243.84 × 99.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.70x = 24,157.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,157.23/176.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.71

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