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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.25, 247.41 and 101.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.25, 247.41 and 101.67 is: 140.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.25 : 247.41 = 101.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.25/247.41 = 101.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.25x = 247.41 × 101.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.25x = 25,154.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,154.17/179.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.33

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