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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.96, 242.88 and 143.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.96, 242.88 and 143.16 is: 197.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.96 : 242.88 = 143.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.96/242.88 = 143.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.96x = 242.88 × 143.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.96x = 34,770.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,770.70/175.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.61

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