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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.23, 247.28 and 109.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.23, 247.28 and 109.27 is: 150.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.23 : 247.28 = 109.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.23/247.28 = 109.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.23x = 247.28 × 109.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.23x = 27,020.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,020.29/179.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.76

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