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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.58, 247.94 and 138.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.58, 247.94 and 138.06 is: 190.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.58 : 247.94 = 138.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.58/247.94 = 138.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.58x = 247.94 × 138.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.58x = 34,229.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,229.91/179.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.61

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