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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.72, 266.98 and 179.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.72, 266.98 and 179.02 is: 246.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.72 : 266.98 = 179.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.72/266.98 = 179.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.72x = 266.98 × 179.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.72x = 47,794.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,794.76/193.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.72

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