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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.77, 247.83 and 143.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.77, 247.83 and 143.05 is: 197.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.77 : 247.83 = 143.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.77/247.83 = 143.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.77x = 247.83 × 143.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.77x = 35,452.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,452.08/179.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.21

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