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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.09, 246.93 and 144.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.09, 246.93 and 144.19 is: 198.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.09 : 246.93 = 144.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.09/246.93 = 144.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.09x = 246.93 × 144.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.09x = 35,603.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,603.60/179.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.81

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