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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.26, 247.38 and 117.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.26, 247.38 and 117.02 is: 161.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.26 : 247.38 = 117.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.26/247.38 = 117.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.26x = 247.38 × 117.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.26x = 28,948.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,948.41/179.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.49

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