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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.92, 246.27 and 143.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.92, 246.27 and 143.68 is: 197.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.92 : 246.27 = 143.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.92/246.27 = 143.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.92x = 246.27 × 143.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.92x = 35,384.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,384.07/178.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.76

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