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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.20, 242.06 and 143.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.20, 242.06 and 143.36 is: 196.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.20 : 242.06 = 143.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.20/242.06 = 143.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.20x = 242.06 × 143.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.20x = 34,701.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,701.72/176.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.95

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