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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.19, 247.25 and 105.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.19, 247.25 and 105.49 is: 145.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.19 : 247.25 = 105.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.19/247.25 = 105.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.19x = 247.25 × 105.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.19x = 26,081.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,081.88/179.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.55

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