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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.30, 247.12 and 148.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.30, 247.12 and 148.03 is: 204.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.30 : 247.12 = 148.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.30/247.12 = 148.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.30x = 247.12 × 148.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.30x = 36,581.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,581.17/179.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.02

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