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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.64, 258.49 and 179.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.64, 258.49 and 179.67 is: 247.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.64 : 258.49 = 179.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.64/258.49 = 179.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.64x = 258.49 × 179.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.64x = 46,442.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,442.90/187.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.51

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