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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.65, 248.16 and 143.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.65, 248.16 and 143.28 is: 197.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.65 : 248.16 = 143.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.65/248.16 = 143.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.65x = 248.16 × 143.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.65x = 35,556.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,556.36/179.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.92

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