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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.84, 244 and 99.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.84, 244 and 99.20 is: 136.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.84 : 244 = 99.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.84/244 = 99.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.84x = 244 × 99.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.84x = 24,204.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,204.80/176.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.87

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