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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.82, 247.86 and 133.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.82, 247.86 and 133.18 is: 183.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.82 : 247.86 = 133.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.82/247.86 = 133.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.82x = 247.86 × 133.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.82x = 33,009.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,009.38/179.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.57

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