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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.00, 243.05 and 143.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.00, 243.05 and 143.51 is: 198.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.00 : 243.05 = 143.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.00/243.05 = 143.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.00x = 243.05 × 143.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.00x = 34,878.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,878.17/176.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.18

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