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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.08, 247.07 and 146.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.08, 247.07 and 146.47 is: 202.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.08 : 247.07 = 146.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.08/247.07 = 146.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.08x = 247.07 × 146.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.08x = 36,187.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,187.61/179.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.08

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