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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.82, 248.16 and 140.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.82, 248.16 and 140.94 is: 194.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.82 : 248.16 = 140.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.82/248.16 = 140.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.82x = 248.16 × 140.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.82x = 34,974.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,974.97/179.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.50

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