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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.60, 247.74 and 146.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.60, 247.74 and 146.68 is: 202.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.60 : 247.74 = 146.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.60/247.74 = 146.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.60x = 247.74 × 146.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.60x = 36,338.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,338.50/179.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.33

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