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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.72, 247.56 and 140.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.72, 247.56 and 140.84 is: 194.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.72 : 247.56 = 140.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.72/247.56 = 140.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.72x = 247.56 × 140.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.72x = 34,866.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,866.35/179.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.00

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