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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.42, 247.70 and 140.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.42, 247.70 and 140.54 is: 194.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.42 : 247.70 = 140.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.42/247.70 = 140.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.42x = 247.70 × 140.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.42x = 34,811.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,811.76/179.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.02

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