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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.12, 247.17 and 105.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.12, 247.17 and 105.48 is: 145.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.12 : 247.17 = 105.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.12/247.17 = 105.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.12x = 247.17 × 105.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.12x = 26,071.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,071.49/179.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.56

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