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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.18, 247.22 and 117.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.18, 247.22 and 117.03 is: 161.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.18 : 247.22 = 117.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.18/247.22 = 117.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.18x = 247.22 × 117.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.18x = 28,931.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,931.57/179.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.47

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