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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.89, 248.26 and 140.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.89, 248.26 and 140.60 is: 194.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.89 : 248.26 = 140.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.89/248.26 = 140.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.89x = 248.26 × 140.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.89x = 34,903.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,903.76/179.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.03

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