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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.64, 248.20 and 143.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.64, 248.20 and 143.09 is: 197.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.64 : 248.20 = 143.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.64/248.20 = 143.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.64x = 248.20 × 143.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.64x = 35,514.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,514.94/179.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.70

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