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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.68, 247.98 and 133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.68, 247.98 and 133 is: 183.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.68 : 247.98 = 133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.68/247.98 = 133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.68x = 247.98 × 133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.68x = 32,981.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,981.34/179.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.56

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