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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.16, 247.01 and 137.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.16, 247.01 and 137.67 is: 189.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.16 : 247.01 = 137.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.16/247.01 = 137.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.16x = 247.01 × 137.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.16x = 34,005.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,005.18/179.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.80

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