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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.63, 270.18 and 179.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.63, 270.18 and 179.25 is: 247.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.63 : 270.18 = 179.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.63/270.18 = 179.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.63x = 270.18 × 179.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.63x = 48,429.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,429.77/195.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.56

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