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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.32, 254.09 and 179.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.32, 254.09 and 179.08 is: 245.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.32 : 254.09 = 179.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.32/254.09 = 179.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.32x = 254.09 × 179.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.32x = 45,502.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,502.44/185.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.53

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