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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.98, 244.21 and 98.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.98, 244.21 and 98.29 is: 135.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.98 : 244.21 = 98.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.98/244.21 = 98.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.98x = 244.21 × 98.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.98x = 24,002.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,002.91/176.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.62

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