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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.35, 247.35 and 140.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.35, 247.35 and 140.47 is: 193.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.35 : 247.35 = 140.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.35/247.35 = 140.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.35x = 247.35 × 140.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.35x = 34,745.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,745.16/179.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.73

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