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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.40, 247.72 and 132.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.40, 247.72 and 132.83 is: 183.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.40 : 247.72 = 132.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.40/247.72 = 132.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.40x = 247.72 × 132.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.40x = 32,904.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,904.65/179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.41

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