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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.12, 246.76 and 140.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.12, 246.76 and 140.24 is: 193.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.12 : 246.76 = 140.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.12/246.76 = 140.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.12x = 246.76 × 140.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.12x = 34,605.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,605.62/179.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.20

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