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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.64, 247.62 and 142.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.64, 247.62 and 142.74 is: 196.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.64 : 247.62 = 142.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.64/247.62 = 142.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.64x = 247.62 × 142.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.64x = 35,345.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,345.28/179.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.76

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