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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.46, 247.45 and 144.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.46, 247.45 and 144.56 is: 199.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.46 : 247.45 = 144.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.46/247.45 = 144.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.46x = 247.45 × 144.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.46x = 35,771.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,771.37/179.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.33

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