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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.02, 247.09 and 146.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.02, 247.09 and 146.04 is: 201.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.02 : 247.09 = 146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.02/247.09 = 146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.02x = 247.09 × 146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.02x = 36,085.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,085.02/179.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.57

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