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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.12, 247.34 and 148.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.12, 247.34 and 148.14 is: 204.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.12 : 247.34 = 148.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.12/247.34 = 148.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.12x = 247.34 × 148.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.12x = 36,640.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,640.95/179.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.56

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