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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.28, 247.32 and 117.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.28, 247.32 and 117.08 is: 161.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.28 : 247.32 = 117.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.28/247.32 = 117.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.28x = 247.32 × 117.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.28x = 28,957.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,957.31/179.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.52

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