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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.86, 244.07 and 98.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.86, 244.07 and 98.18 is: 135.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.86 : 244.07 = 98.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.86/244.07 = 98.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.86x = 244.07 × 98.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.86x = 23,962.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,962.79/176.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.49

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