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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179, 247.04 and 105.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179, 247.04 and 105.37 is: 145.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179 : 247.04 = 105.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179/247.04 = 105.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179x = 247.04 × 105.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179x = 26,030.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,030.60/179
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.42

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