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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.14, 243.21 and 143.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.14, 243.21 and 143.38 is: 197.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.14 : 243.21 = 143.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.14/243.21 = 143.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.14x = 243.21 × 143.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.14x = 34,871.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,871.45/176.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.98

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