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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.80, 243.97 and 99.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.80, 243.97 and 99.18 is: 136.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.80 : 243.97 = 99.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.80/243.97 = 99.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.80x = 243.97 × 99.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.80x = 24,196.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,196.94/176.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.86

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