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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.43, 247.53 and 142.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.43, 247.53 and 142.65 is: 196.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.43 : 247.53 = 142.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.43/247.53 = 142.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.43x = 247.53 × 142.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.43x = 35,310.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,310.15/179.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.79

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