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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.08, 259.22 and 179.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.08, 259.22 and 179.52 is: 248.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.08 : 259.22 = 179.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.08/259.22 = 179.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.08x = 259.22 × 179.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.08x = 46,535.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,535.17/187.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.74

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