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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.26, 247.30 and 101.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.26, 247.30 and 101.63 is: 140.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.26 : 247.30 = 101.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.26/247.30 = 101.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.26x = 247.30 × 101.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.26x = 25,133.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,133.10/179.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.20

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