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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.46, 271.80 and 179.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.46, 271.80 and 179.46 is: 247.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.46 : 271.80 = 179.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.46/271.80 = 179.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.46x = 271.80 × 179.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.46x = 48,777.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,777.23/197.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.02

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