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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.18, 247.25 and 105.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.18, 247.25 and 105.53 is: 145.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.18 : 247.25 = 105.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.18/247.25 = 105.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.18x = 247.25 × 105.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.18x = 26,092.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,092.29/179.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.62

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