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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.66, 243.02 and 143.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.66, 243.02 and 143.84 is: 197.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.66 : 243.02 = 143.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.66/243.02 = 143.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.66x = 243.02 × 143.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.66x = 34,956.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,956.00/176.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.87

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