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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.61, 247.94 and 140.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.61, 247.94 and 140.17 is: 193.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.61 : 247.94 = 140.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.61/247.94 = 140.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.61x = 247.94 × 140.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.61x = 34,753.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,753.75/179.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.50

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