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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.64, 247.84 and 133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.64, 247.84 and 133 is: 183.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.64 : 247.84 = 133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.64/247.84 = 133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.64x = 247.84 × 133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.64x = 32,962.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,962.72/179.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.49

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