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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.79, 263.58 and 179.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.79, 263.58 and 179.64 is: 246.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.79 : 263.58 = 179.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.79/263.58 = 179.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.79x = 263.58 × 179.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.79x = 47,349.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,349.51/191.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.88

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