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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.16, 247.15 and 105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.16, 247.15 and 105.44 is: 145.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.16 : 247.15 = 105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.16/247.15 = 105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.16x = 247.15 × 105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.16x = 26,059.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,059.50/179.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.45

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