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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.43, 247.59 and 137.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.43, 247.59 and 137.45 is: 189.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.43 : 247.59 = 137.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.43/247.59 = 137.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.43x = 247.59 × 137.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.43x = 34,030.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,030.01/179.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.66

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