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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.64, 247.30 and 132.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.64, 247.30 and 132.92 is: 182.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.64 : 247.30 = 132.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.64/247.30 = 132.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.64x = 247.30 × 132.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.64x = 32,871.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,871.12/179.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.98

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