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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.94, 244.20 and 99.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.94, 244.20 and 99.33 is: 137.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.94 : 244.20 = 99.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.94/244.20 = 99.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.94x = 244.20 × 99.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.94x = 24,256.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,256.39/176.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.09

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