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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.14, 247.43 and 129.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.14, 247.43 and 129.94 is: 179.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.14 : 247.43 = 129.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.14/247.43 = 129.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.14x = 247.43 × 129.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.14x = 32,151.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,151.05/179.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.47

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