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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.02, 247.13 and 143.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.02, 247.13 and 143.97 is: 198.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.02 : 247.13 = 143.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.02/247.13 = 143.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.02x = 247.13 × 143.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.02x = 35,579.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,579.31/179.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.74

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