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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.67, 247.82 and 142.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.67, 247.82 and 142.75 is: 196.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.67 : 247.82 = 142.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.67/247.82 = 142.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.67x = 247.82 × 142.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.67x = 35,376.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,376.31/179.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.90

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