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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.73, 243.89 and 98.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.73, 243.89 and 98.05 is: 135.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.73 : 243.89 = 98.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.73/243.89 = 98.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.73x = 243.89 × 98.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.73x = 23,913.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,913.41/176.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.31

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