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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.25, 247.30 and 117.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.25, 247.30 and 117.16 is: 161.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.25 : 247.30 = 117.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.25/247.30 = 117.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.25x = 247.30 × 117.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.25x = 28,973.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,973.67/179.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.64

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