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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.16, 247.25 and 113.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.16, 247.25 and 113.65 is: 156.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.16 : 247.25 = 113.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.16/247.25 = 113.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.16x = 247.25 × 113.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.16x = 28,099.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,099.63/179.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.84

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