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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.32, 247.21 and 139.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.32, 247.21 and 139.86 is: 192.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.32 : 247.21 = 139.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.32/247.21 = 139.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.32x = 247.21 × 139.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.32x = 34,574.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,574.79/179.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.81

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