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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.07, 247.05 and 113.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.07, 247.05 and 113.55 is: 156.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.07 : 247.05 = 113.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.07/247.05 = 113.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.07x = 247.05 × 113.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.07x = 28,052.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,052.53/179.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.66

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