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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.69, 243.78 and 143.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.69, 243.78 and 143.88 is: 198.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.69 : 243.78 = 143.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.69/243.78 = 143.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.69x = 243.78 × 143.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.69x = 35,075.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,075.07/176.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.52

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