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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.99, 244.25 and 97.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.99, 244.25 and 97.24 is: 134.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.99 : 244.25 = 97.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.99/244.25 = 97.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.99x = 244.25 × 97.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.99x = 23,750.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,750.14/176.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.19

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