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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.09, 246.97 and 132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.09, 246.97 and 132.60 is: 182.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.09 : 246.97 = 132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.09/246.97 = 132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.09x = 246.97 × 132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.09x = 32,748.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,748.22/179.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.86

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