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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.26, 242.85 and 143.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.26, 242.85 and 143.46 is: 197.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.26 : 242.85 = 143.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.26/242.85 = 143.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.26x = 242.85 × 143.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.26x = 34,839.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,839.26/176.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.66

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