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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.72, 243.86 and 98.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.72, 243.86 and 98.03 is: 135.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.72 : 243.86 = 98.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.72/243.86 = 98.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.72x = 243.86 × 98.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.72x = 23,905.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,905.72/176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.28

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