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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.03, 247.01 and 113.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.03, 247.01 and 113.48 is: 156.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.03 : 247.01 = 113.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.03/247.01 = 113.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.03x = 247.01 × 113.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.03x = 28,028.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,028.89/179.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.56

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