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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.05, 247 and 105.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.05, 247 and 105.32 is: 145.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.05 : 247 = 105.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.05/247 = 105.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.05x = 247 × 105.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.05x = 26,014.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,014.04/179.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.29

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