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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.04, 247.04 and 110.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.04, 247.04 and 110.08 is: 151.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.04 : 247.04 = 110.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.04/247.04 = 110.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.04x = 247.04 × 110.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.04x = 27,194.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,194.16/179.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.89

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