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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.92, 258.94 and 179.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.92, 258.94 and 179.08 is: 246.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.92 : 258.94 = 179.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.92/258.94 = 179.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.92x = 258.94 × 179.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.92x = 46,370.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,370.98/187.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.76

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