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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.12, 247.08 and 110

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.12, 247.08 and 110 is: 151.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.12 : 247.08 = 110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.12/247.08 = 110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.12x = 247.08 × 110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.12x = 27,178.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,178.80/179.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.74

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