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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.25, 247.34 and 105.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.25, 247.34 and 105.56 is: 145.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.25 : 247.34 = 105.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.25/247.34 = 105.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.25x = 247.34 × 105.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.25x = 26,109.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,109.21/179.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.66

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