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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.22, 247.31 and 101.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.22, 247.31 and 101.58 is: 140.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.22 : 247.31 = 101.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.22/247.31 = 101.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.22x = 247.31 × 101.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.22x = 25,121.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,121.24/179.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.17

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