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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.51, 247.79 and 132.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.51, 247.79 and 132.94 is: 183.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.51 : 247.79 = 132.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.51/247.79 = 132.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.51x = 247.79 × 132.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.51x = 32,939.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,939.30/179.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.50

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