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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.86, 248.32 and 138.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.86, 248.32 and 138.34 is: 191.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.86 : 248.32 = 138.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.86/248.32 = 138.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.86x = 248.32 × 138.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.86x = 34,352.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,352.59/179.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.00

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