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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.53, 246.50 and 143.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.53, 246.50 and 143.75 is: 198.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.53 : 246.50 = 143.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.53/246.50 = 143.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.53x = 246.50 × 143.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.53x = 35,432.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,432.42/178.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.47

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