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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.80, 244.01 and 99.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.80, 244.01 and 99.17 is: 136.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.80 : 244.01 = 99.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.80/244.01 = 99.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.80x = 244.01 × 99.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.80x = 24,198.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,198.47/176.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.87

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