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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179, 246.42 and 135.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179, 246.42 and 135.20 is: 186.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179 : 246.42 = 135.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179/246.42 = 135.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179x = 246.42 × 135.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179x = 33,315.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,315.98/179
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.12

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