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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.55, 247.50 and 140.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.55, 247.50 and 140.18 is: 193.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.55 : 247.50 = 140.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.55/247.50 = 140.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.55x = 247.50 × 140.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.55x = 34,693.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,693.31/179.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.22

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