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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.16, 247.22 and 101.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.16, 247.22 and 101.54 is: 140.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.16 : 247.22 = 101.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.16/247.22 = 101.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.16x = 247.22 × 101.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.16x = 25,102.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,102.72/179.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.11

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