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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.88, 247.92 and 148.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.88, 247.92 and 148.69 is: 204.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.88 : 247.92 = 148.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.88/247.92 = 148.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.88x = 247.92 × 148.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.88x = 36,863.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,863.22/179.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.93

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