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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.06, 247.05 and 108.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.06, 247.05 and 108.15 is: 149.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.06 : 247.05 = 108.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.06/247.05 = 108.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.06x = 247.05 × 108.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.06x = 26,718.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,718.46/179.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.22

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