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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.24, 247.08 and 144.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.24, 247.08 and 144.26 is: 198.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.24 : 247.08 = 144.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.24/247.08 = 144.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.24x = 247.08 × 144.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.24x = 35,642.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,642.53/179.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.86

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