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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.85, 244.07 and 98.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.85, 244.07 and 98.17 is: 135.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.85 : 244.07 = 98.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.85/244.07 = 98.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.85x = 244.07 × 98.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.85x = 23,960.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,960.35/176.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.48

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