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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.19, 247.18 and 105.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.19, 247.18 and 105.48 is: 145.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.19 : 247.18 = 105.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.19/247.18 = 105.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.19x = 247.18 × 105.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.19x = 26,072.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,072.55/179.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.50

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