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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.91, 248.28 and 136.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.91, 248.28 and 136.17 is: 187.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.91 : 248.28 = 136.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.91/248.28 = 136.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.91x = 248.28 × 136.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.91x = 33,808.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,808.29/179.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.92

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