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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.22, 247.28 and 113.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.22, 247.28 and 113.79 is: 157.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.22 : 247.28 = 113.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.22/247.28 = 113.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.22x = 247.28 × 113.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.22x = 28,137.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,137.42/179.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.00

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