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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.85, 247.92 and 148.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.85, 247.92 and 148.71 is: 204.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.85 : 247.92 = 148.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.85/247.92 = 148.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.85x = 247.92 × 148.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.85x = 36,868.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,868.18/179.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.99

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