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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.85, 243.54 and 144.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.85, 243.54 and 144.18 is: 198.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.85 : 243.54 = 144.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.85/243.54 = 144.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.85x = 243.54 × 144.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.85x = 35,113.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,113.60/176.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.55

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