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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.17, 247.27 and 109.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.17, 247.27 and 109.23 is: 150.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.17 : 247.27 = 109.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.17/247.27 = 109.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.17x = 247.27 × 109.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.17x = 27,009.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,009.03/179.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.75

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