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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.45, 247.08 and 135.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.45, 247.08 and 135.25 is: 186.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.45 : 247.08 = 135.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.45/247.08 = 135.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.45x = 247.08 × 135.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.45x = 33,417.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,417.57/179.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.22

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