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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.18, 264.06 and 179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.18, 264.06 and 179 is: 247.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.18 : 264.06 = 179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.18/264.06 = 179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.18x = 264.06 × 179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.18x = 47,266.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,266.74/191.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.24

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