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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.27, 247.38 and 100.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.27, 247.38 and 100.59 is: 138.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.27 : 247.38 = 100.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.27/247.38 = 100.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.27x = 247.38 × 100.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.27x = 24,883.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,883.95/179.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.81

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