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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.64, 264.50 and 179.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.64, 264.50 and 179.92 is: 248.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.64 : 264.50 = 179.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.64/264.50 = 179.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.64x = 264.50 × 179.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.64x = 47,587.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,587.95/191.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.32

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