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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.49, 243.41 and 143.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.49, 243.41 and 143.69 is: 198.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.49 : 243.41 = 143.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.49/243.41 = 143.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.49x = 243.41 × 143.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.49x = 34,973.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,973.65/176.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.16

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