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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.78, 248.10 and 140.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.78, 248.10 and 140.49 is: 193.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.78 : 248.10 = 140.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.78/248.10 = 140.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.78x = 248.10 × 140.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.78x = 34,854.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,854.33/179.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.87

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