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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.12, 247.07 and 116.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.12, 247.07 and 116.19 is: 160.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.12 : 247.07 = 116.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.12/247.07 = 116.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.12x = 247.07 × 116.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.12x = 28,707.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,707.06/179.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.27

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