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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.10, 247.07 and 129.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.10, 247.07 and 129.89 is: 179.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.10 : 247.07 = 129.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.10/247.07 = 129.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.10x = 247.07 × 129.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.10x = 32,092.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,092.86/179.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.19

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