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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.08, 247.06 and 110.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.08, 247.06 and 110.12 is: 151.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.08 : 247.06 = 110.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.08/247.06 = 110.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.08x = 247.06 × 110.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.08x = 27,206.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,206.25/179.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.92

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