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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.15, 246.85 and 137.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.15, 246.85 and 137.63 is: 189.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.15 : 246.85 = 137.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.15/246.85 = 137.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.15x = 246.85 × 137.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.15x = 33,974.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,974.24/179.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.65

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