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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.45, 268.50 and 143

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.45, 268.50 and 143 is: 213.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.45 : 268.50 = 143 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.45/268.50 = 143/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.45x = 268.50 × 143
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.45x = 38,395.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,395.50/179.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.96

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