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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.08, 260.46 and 179.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.08, 260.46 and 179.32 is: 247.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.08 : 260.46 = 179.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.08/260.46 = 179.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.08x = 260.46 × 179.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.08x = 46,705.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,705.69/189.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.02

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