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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.57, 258.46 and 179.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.57, 258.46 and 179.38 is: 247.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.57 : 258.46 = 179.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.57/258.46 = 179.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.57x = 258.46 × 179.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.57x = 46,362.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,362.55/187.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.17

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