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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.28, 247.46 and 146.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.28, 247.46 and 146.61 is: 202.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.28 : 247.46 = 146.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.28/247.46 = 146.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.28x = 247.46 × 146.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.28x = 36,279.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,279.38/179.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.36

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