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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.02, 247.08 and 134.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.02, 247.08 and 134.83 is: 186.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.02 : 247.08 = 134.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.02/247.08 = 134.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.02x = 247.08 × 134.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.02x = 33,313.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,313.80/179.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.09

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