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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.24, 267.52 and 179.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.24, 267.52 and 179.64 is: 247.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.24 : 267.52 = 179.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.24/267.52 = 179.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.24x = 267.52 × 179.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.24x = 48,055.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,055.96/194.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.41

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