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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.64, 243.37 and 143.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.64, 243.37 and 143.83 is: 198.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.64 : 243.37 = 143.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.64/243.37 = 143.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.64x = 243.37 × 143.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.64x = 35,003.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,003.91/176.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.17

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