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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.06, 247.10 and 116.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.06, 247.10 and 116.89 is: 161.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.06 : 247.10 = 116.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.06/247.10 = 116.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.06x = 247.10 × 116.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.06x = 28,884.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,884.36/179.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.31

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