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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.13, 247.17 and 116.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.13, 247.17 and 116.97 is: 161.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.13 : 247.17 = 116.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.13/247.17 = 116.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.13x = 247.17 × 116.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.13x = 28,911.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,911.47/179.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.40

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