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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.28, 247.08 and 130.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.28, 247.08 and 130.08 is: 179.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.28 : 247.08 = 130.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.28/247.08 = 130.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.28x = 247.08 × 130.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.28x = 32,140.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,140.17/179.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.27

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