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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.92, 244.10 and 99.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.92, 244.10 and 99.30 is: 137.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.92 : 244.10 = 99.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.92/244.10 = 99.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.92x = 244.10 × 99.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.92x = 24,239.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,239.13/176.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.01

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