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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.22, 254.87 and 179.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.22, 254.87 and 179.88 is: 247.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.22 : 254.87 = 179.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.22/254.87 = 179.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.22x = 254.87 × 179.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.22x = 45,846.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,846.02/185.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.52

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