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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.58, 243.81 and 143.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.58, 243.81 and 143.98 is: 198.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.58 : 243.81 = 143.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.58/243.81 = 143.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.58x = 243.81 × 143.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.58x = 35,103.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,103.15/176.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.79

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