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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.72, 259.06 and 179.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.72, 259.06 and 179.08 is: 247.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.72 : 259.06 = 179.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.72/259.06 = 179.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.72x = 259.06 × 179.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.72x = 46,392.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,392.46/187.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.14

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