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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.77, 243.98 and 99.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.77, 243.98 and 99.15 is: 136.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.77 : 243.98 = 99.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.77/243.98 = 99.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.77x = 243.98 × 99.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.77x = 24,190.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,190.62/176.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.85

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