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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.77, 243.90 and 143.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.77, 243.90 and 143.97 is: 198.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.77 : 243.90 = 143.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.77/243.90 = 143.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.77x = 243.90 × 143.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.77x = 35,114.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,114.28/176.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.64

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