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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.91, 248.31 and 143.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.91, 248.31 and 143.01 is: 197.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.91 : 248.31 = 143.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.91/248.31 = 143.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.91x = 248.31 × 143.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.91x = 35,510.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,510.81/179.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.38

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