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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.03, 242.85 and 143.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.03, 242.85 and 143.22 is: 197.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.03 : 242.85 = 143.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.03/242.85 = 143.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.03x = 242.85 × 143.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.03x = 34,780.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,780.98/176.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.59

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