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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.44, 247.73 and 135.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.44, 247.73 and 135.97 is: 187.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.44 : 247.73 = 135.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.44/247.73 = 135.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.44x = 247.73 × 135.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.44x = 33,683.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,683.85/179.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.72

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