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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.98, 244.22 and 98.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.98, 244.22 and 98.30 is: 135.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.98 : 244.22 = 98.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.98/244.22 = 98.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.98x = 244.22 × 98.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.98x = 24,007.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,007.68/176.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.65

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