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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.95, 244.19 and 99.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.95, 244.19 and 99.32 is: 137.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.95 : 244.19 = 99.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.95/244.19 = 99.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.95x = 244.19 × 99.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.95x = 24,252.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,252.45/176.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.06

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