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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.18, 247.32 and 101.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.18, 247.32 and 101.56 is: 140.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.18 : 247.32 = 101.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.18/247.32 = 101.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.18x = 247.32 × 101.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.18x = 25,117.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,117.82/179.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.18

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