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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.79, 243.97 and 98.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.79, 243.97 and 98.10 is: 135.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.79 : 243.97 = 98.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.79/243.97 = 98.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.79x = 243.97 × 98.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.79x = 23,932.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,932.97/176.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.38

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