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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.01, 247.17 and 134.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.01, 247.17 and 134.67 is: 185.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.01 : 247.17 = 134.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.01/247.17 = 134.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.01x = 247.17 × 134.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.01x = 33,286.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,286.38/179.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.95

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