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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.66, 247.64 and 148.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.66, 247.64 and 148.52 is: 204.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.66 : 247.64 = 148.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.66/247.64 = 148.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.66x = 247.64 × 148.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.66x = 36,777.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,777.51/179.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.71

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