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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.24, 247.43 and 140.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.24, 247.43 and 140.01 is: 193.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.24 : 247.43 = 140.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.24/247.43 = 140.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.24x = 247.43 × 140.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.24x = 34,641.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,641.97/179.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.28

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