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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.83, 244.03 and 98.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.83, 244.03 and 98.15 is: 135.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.83 : 244.03 = 98.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.83/244.03 = 98.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.83x = 244.03 × 98.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.83x = 23,949.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,949.83/176.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.44

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