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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.56, 247.38 and 140.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.56, 247.38 and 140.68 is: 193.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.56 : 247.38 = 140.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.56/247.38 = 140.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.56x = 247.38 × 140.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.56x = 34,801.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,801.42/179.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.81

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