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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.72, 247.56 and 142.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.72, 247.56 and 142.76 is: 196.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.72 : 247.56 = 142.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.72/247.56 = 142.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.72x = 247.56 × 142.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.72x = 35,341.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,341.75/179.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.65

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