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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.38, 247.65 and 132.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.38, 247.65 and 132.79 is: 183.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.38 : 247.65 = 132.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.38/247.65 = 132.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.38x = 247.65 × 132.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.38x = 32,885.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,885.44/179.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.33

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