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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.24, 247.40 and 104.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.24, 247.40 and 104.61 is: 144.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.24 : 247.40 = 104.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.24/247.40 = 104.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.24x = 247.40 × 104.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.24x = 25,881.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,881.11/179.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.40

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