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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.47, 247.17 and 142.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.47, 247.17 and 142.48 is: 196.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.47 : 247.17 = 142.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.47/247.17 = 142.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.47x = 247.17 × 142.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.47x = 35,216.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,216.78/179.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.23

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