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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.27, 261.37 and 179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.27, 261.37 and 179.04 is: 247.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.27 : 261.37 = 179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.27/261.37 = 179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.27x = 261.37 × 179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.27x = 46,794.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,794.79/189.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.24

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