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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.43, 245.48 and 143.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.43, 245.48 and 143.25 is: 197.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.43 : 245.48 = 143.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.43/245.48 = 143.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.43x = 245.48 × 143.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.43x = 35,164.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,164.29/178.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.08

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