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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.01, 247.28 and 135.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.01, 247.28 and 135.08 is: 186.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.01 : 247.28 = 135.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.01/247.28 = 135.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.01x = 247.28 × 135.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.01x = 33,402.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,402.53/179.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.60

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