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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.16, 247.12 and 142.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.16, 247.12 and 142.44 is: 196.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.16 : 247.12 = 142.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.16/247.12 = 142.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.16x = 247.12 × 142.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.16x = 35,199.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,199.77/179.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.47

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