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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.71, 243.86 and 98.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.71, 243.86 and 98.02 is: 135.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.71 : 243.86 = 98.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.71/243.86 = 98.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.71x = 243.86 × 98.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.71x = 23,903.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,903.87/176.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.27

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