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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.19, 247.32 and 105.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.19, 247.32 and 105.53 is: 145.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.19 : 247.32 = 105.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.19/247.32 = 105.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.19x = 247.32 × 105.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.19x = 26,098.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,098.44/179.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.65

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