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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.64, 242.90 and 143.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.64, 242.90 and 143.04 is: 196.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.64 : 242.90 = 143.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.64/242.90 = 143.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.64x = 242.90 × 143.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.64x = 34,744.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,744.42/176.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.70

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