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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.81, 245.89 and 143.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.81, 245.89 and 143.39 is: 197.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.81 : 245.89 = 143.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.81/245.89 = 143.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.81x = 245.89 × 143.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.81x = 35,258.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,258.17/178.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.18

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