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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.02, 246.58 and 137.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.02, 246.58 and 137.50 is: 189.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.02 : 246.58 = 137.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.02/246.58 = 137.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.02x = 246.58 × 137.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.02x = 33,904.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,904.37/179.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.39

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