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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.02, 247 and 104.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.02, 247 and 104.32 is: 143.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.02 : 247 = 104.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.02/247 = 104.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.02x = 247 × 104.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.02x = 25,767.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,767.04/179.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.93

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