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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.04, 247 and 113.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.04, 247 and 113.46 is: 156.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.04 : 247 = 113.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.04/247 = 113.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.04x = 247 × 113.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.04x = 28,024.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,024.62/179.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.53

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