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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.65, 247.80 and 146.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.65, 247.80 and 146.85 is: 202.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.65 : 247.80 = 146.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.65/247.80 = 146.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.65x = 247.80 × 146.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.65x = 36,389.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,389.43/179.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.56

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