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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.92, 244.11 and 99.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.92, 244.11 and 99.29 is: 137.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.92 : 244.11 = 99.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.92/244.11 = 99.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.92x = 244.11 × 99.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.92x = 24,237.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,237.68/176.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.00

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