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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.88, 248.20 and 143.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.88, 248.20 and 143.12 is: 197.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.88 : 248.20 = 143.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.88/248.20 = 143.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.88x = 248.20 × 143.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.88x = 35,522.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,522.38/179.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.48

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