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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.09, 247.10 and 113.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.09, 247.10 and 113.61 is: 156.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.09 : 247.10 = 113.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.09/247.10 = 113.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.09x = 247.10 × 113.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.09x = 28,072.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,072.46/179.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.75

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