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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.12, 247.06 and 109.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.12, 247.06 and 109.20 is: 150.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.12 : 247.06 = 109.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.12/247.06 = 109.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.12x = 247.06 × 109.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.12x = 26,978.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,978.95/179.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.62

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