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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.11, 246.93 and 132.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.11, 246.93 and 132.53 is: 182.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.11 : 246.93 = 132.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.11/246.93 = 132.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.11x = 246.93 × 132.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.11x = 32,725.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,725.63/179.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.72

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