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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.18, 242.82 and 142.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.18, 242.82 and 142.97 is: 197.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.18 : 242.82 = 142.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.18/242.82 = 142.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.18x = 242.82 × 142.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.18x = 34,716.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,716.58/176.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.05

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