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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.28, 247.50 and 109.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.28, 247.50 and 109.44 is: 151.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.28 : 247.50 = 109.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.28/247.50 = 109.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.28x = 247.50 × 109.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.28x = 27,086.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,086.40/179.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.08

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