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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.92, 264.55 and 179.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.92, 264.55 and 179.36 is: 248.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.92 : 264.55 = 179.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.92/264.55 = 179.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.92x = 264.55 × 179.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.92x = 47,449.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,449.69/190.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.53

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