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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.41, 247.60 and 140.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.41, 247.60 and 140.53 is: 193.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.41 : 247.60 = 140.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.41/247.60 = 140.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.41x = 247.60 × 140.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.41x = 34,794.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,794.92/179.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.94

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