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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.46, 243.42 and 143.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.46, 243.42 and 143.58 is: 198.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.46 : 243.42 = 143.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.46/243.42 = 143.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.46x = 243.42 × 143.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.46x = 34,950.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,950.24/176.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.06

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