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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.43, 255.15 and 179.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.43, 255.15 and 179.80 is: 247.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.43 : 255.15 = 179.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.43/255.15 = 179.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.43x = 255.15 × 179.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.43x = 45,875.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,875.33/185.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.40

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