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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.83, 246.72 and 143.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.83, 246.72 and 143.95 is: 198.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.83 : 246.72 = 143.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.83/246.72 = 143.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.83x = 246.72 × 143.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.83x = 35,516.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,516.02/178.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.60

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