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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.99, 244.26 and 98.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.99, 244.26 and 98.32 is: 135.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.99 : 244.26 = 98.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.99/244.26 = 98.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.99x = 244.26 × 98.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.99x = 24,015.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,015.64/176.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.69

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