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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.58, 247.55 and 148.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.58, 247.55 and 148.46 is: 204.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.58 : 247.55 = 148.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.58/247.55 = 148.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.58x = 247.55 × 148.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.58x = 36,749.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,749.29/179.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.64

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