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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.35, 246.99 and 146.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.35, 246.99 and 146.68 is: 202.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.35 : 246.99 = 146.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.35/246.99 = 146.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.35x = 246.99 × 146.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.35x = 36,228.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,228.49/179.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.00

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