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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.43, 246.85 and 144.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.43, 246.85 and 144.25 is: 198.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.43 : 246.85 = 144.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.43/246.85 = 144.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.43x = 246.85 × 144.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.43x = 35,608.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,608.11/179.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.45

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