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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179, 247.10 and 110.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179, 247.10 and 110.04 is: 151.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179 : 247.10 = 110.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179/247.10 = 110.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179x = 247.10 × 110.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179x = 27,190.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,190.88/179
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.90

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