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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.32, 247.64 and 142.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.32, 247.64 and 142.76 is: 197.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.32 : 247.64 = 142.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.32/247.64 = 142.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.32x = 247.64 × 142.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.32x = 35,352.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,352.21/179.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.15

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