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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.11, 247.08 and 112.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.11, 247.08 and 112.69 is: 155.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.11 : 247.08 = 112.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.11/247.08 = 112.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.11x = 247.08 × 112.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.11x = 27,844.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,844.18/179.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.46

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