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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179, 247.08 and 144.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179, 247.08 and 144.15 is: 198.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179 : 247.08 = 144.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179/247.08 = 144.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179x = 247.08 × 144.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179x = 35,615.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,615.86/179
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.97

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