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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.18, 247.13 and 116.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.18, 247.13 and 116.10 is: 160.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.18 : 247.13 = 116.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.18/247.13 = 116.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.18x = 247.13 × 116.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.18x = 28,690.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,690.77/179.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.12

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