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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.02, 246.92 and 105.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.02, 246.92 and 105.28 is: 145.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.02 : 246.92 = 105.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.02/246.92 = 105.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.02x = 246.92 × 105.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.02x = 25,994.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,994.59/179.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.20

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