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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.07, 247.22 and 130.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.07, 247.22 and 130.06 is: 179.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.07 : 247.22 = 130.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.07/247.22 = 130.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.07x = 247.22 × 130.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.07x = 32,153.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,153.43/179.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.56

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