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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.37, 247.91 and 142.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.37, 247.91 and 142.46 is: 196.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.37 : 247.91 = 142.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.37/247.91 = 142.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.37x = 247.91 × 142.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.37x = 35,317.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,317.26/179.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.90

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