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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.88, 245.50 and 143.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.88, 245.50 and 143.14 is: 197.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.88 : 245.50 = 143.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.88/245.50 = 143.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.88x = 245.50 × 143.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.88x = 35,140.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,140.87/177.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.55

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