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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.04, 247.07 and 113.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.04, 247.07 and 113.57 is: 156.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.04 : 247.07 = 113.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.04/247.07 = 113.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.04x = 247.07 × 113.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.04x = 28,057.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,057.94/179.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.71

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