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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.07, 247.06 and 104.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.07, 247.06 and 104.37 is: 144.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.07 : 247.06 = 104.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.07/247.06 = 104.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.07x = 247.06 × 104.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.07x = 25,785.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,785.65/179.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.00

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