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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.73, 248.31 and 143.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.73, 248.31 and 143.19 is: 197.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.73 : 248.31 = 143.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.73/248.31 = 143.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.73x = 248.31 × 143.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.73x = 35,555.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,555.51/179.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.83

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