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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.39, 246.89 and 137.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.39, 246.89 and 137.84 is: 189.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.39 : 246.89 = 137.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.39/246.89 = 137.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.39x = 246.89 × 137.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.39x = 34,031.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,031.32/179.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.71

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