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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.15, 247.20 and 100.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.15, 247.20 and 100.44 is: 138.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.15 : 247.20 = 100.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.15/247.20 = 100.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.15x = 247.20 × 100.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.15x = 24,828.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,828.77/179.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.60

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