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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.43, 255.95 and 179.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.43, 255.95 and 179.66 is: 247.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.43 : 255.95 = 179.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.43/255.95 = 179.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.43x = 255.95 × 179.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.43x = 45,981.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,981.80/185.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.97

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