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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.01, 246.78 and 135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.01, 246.78 and 135.27 is: 186.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.01 : 246.78 = 135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.01/246.78 = 135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.01x = 246.78 × 135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.01x = 33,381.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,381.93/179.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.48

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