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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.42, 247.66 and 135.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.42, 247.66 and 135.76 is: 187.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.42 : 247.66 = 135.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.42/247.66 = 135.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.42x = 247.66 × 135.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.42x = 33,622.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,622.32/179.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.39

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