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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.77, 243.93 and 98.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.77, 243.93 and 98.09 is: 135.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.77 : 243.93 = 98.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.77/243.93 = 98.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.77x = 243.93 × 98.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.77x = 23,927.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,927.16/176.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.36

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