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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.69, 260.18 and 179.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.69, 260.18 and 179.24 is: 245.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.69 : 260.18 = 179.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.69/260.18 = 179.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.69x = 260.18 × 179.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.69x = 46,632.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,632.47/189.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.84

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