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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.01, 246.78 and 140.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.01, 246.78 and 140.13 is: 193.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.01 : 246.78 = 140.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.01/246.78 = 140.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.01x = 246.78 × 140.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.01x = 34,581.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,581.28/179.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.18

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