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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.97, 248.39 and 143.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.97, 248.39 and 143.42 is: 197.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.97 : 248.39 = 143.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.97/248.39 = 143.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.97x = 248.39 × 143.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.97x = 35,623.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,623.21/179.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.94

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