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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.15, 247.26 and 130.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.15, 247.26 and 130.01 is: 179.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.15 : 247.26 = 130.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.15/247.26 = 130.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.15x = 247.26 × 130.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.15x = 32,145.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,145.62/179.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.43

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