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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.25, 247.83 and 137.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.25, 247.83 and 137.94 is: 190.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.25 : 247.83 = 137.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.25/247.83 = 137.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.25x = 247.83 × 137.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.25x = 34,186.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,186.08/179.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.71

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