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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.37, 263.55 and 179.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.37, 263.55 and 179.76 is: 247.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.37 : 263.55 = 179.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.37/263.55 = 179.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.37x = 263.55 × 179.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.37x = 47,375.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,375.75/191.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.56

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