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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.84, 244.02 and 99.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.84, 244.02 and 99.22 is: 136.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.84 : 244.02 = 99.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.84/244.02 = 99.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.84x = 244.02 × 99.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.84x = 24,211.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,211.66/176.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.91

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