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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.68, 243 and 143.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.68, 243 and 143.07 is: 196.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.68 : 243 = 143.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.68/243 = 143.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.68x = 243 × 143.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.68x = 34,765.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,765.10/176.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.77

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