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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.60, 270.06 and 179.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.60, 270.06 and 179.16 is: 247.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.60 : 270.06 = 179.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.60/270.06 = 179.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.60x = 270.06 × 179.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.60x = 48,383.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,383.95/195.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.36

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