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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.01, 247.34 and 142.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.01, 247.34 and 142.44 is: 196.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.01 : 247.34 = 142.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.01/247.34 = 142.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.01x = 247.34 × 142.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.01x = 35,230.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,230.40/179.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.81

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