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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.03, 245.81 and 143.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.03, 245.81 and 143.25 is: 197.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.03 : 245.81 = 143.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.03/245.81 = 143.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.03x = 245.81 × 143.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.03x = 35,212.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,212.28/178.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.79

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