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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.27, 247.23 and 109.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.27, 247.23 and 109.28 is: 150.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.27 : 247.23 = 109.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.27/247.23 = 109.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.27x = 247.23 × 109.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.27x = 27,017.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,017.29/179.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.71

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