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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.85, 247.64 and 135.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.85, 247.64 and 135.65 is: 186.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.85 : 247.64 = 135.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.85/247.64 = 135.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.85x = 247.64 × 135.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.85x = 33,593.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,593.32/179.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.79

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