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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.16, 247.18 and 105.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.16, 247.18 and 105.46 is: 145.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.16 : 247.18 = 105.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.16/247.18 = 105.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.16x = 247.18 × 105.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.16x = 26,067.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,067.60/179.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.50

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