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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.18, 247.48 and 142.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.18, 247.48 and 142.28 is: 196.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.18 : 247.48 = 142.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.18/247.48 = 142.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.18x = 247.48 × 142.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.18x = 35,211.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,211.45/179.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.51

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