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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.85, 247.68 and 147.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.85, 247.68 and 147.18 is: 202.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.85 : 247.68 = 147.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.85/247.68 = 147.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.85x = 247.68 × 147.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.85x = 36,453.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,453.54/179.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.69

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