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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.19, 246.96 and 135.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.19, 246.96 and 135.45 is: 186.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.19 : 246.96 = 135.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.19/246.96 = 135.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.19x = 246.96 × 135.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.19x = 33,450.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,450.73/179.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.68

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