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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.14, 247.20 and 112.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.14, 247.20 and 112.77 is: 155.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.14 : 247.20 = 112.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.14/247.20 = 112.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.14x = 247.20 × 112.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.14x = 27,876.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,876.74/179.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.61

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