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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.91, 242.73 and 143.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.91, 242.73 and 143.10 is: 197.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.91 : 242.73 = 143.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.91/242.73 = 143.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.91x = 242.73 × 143.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.91x = 34,734.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,734.66/175.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.46

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