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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.29, 247.41 and 100.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.29, 247.41 and 100.61 is: 138.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.29 : 247.41 = 100.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.29/247.41 = 100.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.29x = 247.41 × 100.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.29x = 24,890.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,890.68/179.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.83

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