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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.98, 247 and 139.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.98, 247 and 139.56 is: 192.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.98 : 247 = 139.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.98/247 = 139.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.98x = 247 × 139.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.98x = 34,471.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,471.32/178.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.60

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