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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.29, 247.47 and 109.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.29, 247.47 and 109.38 is: 150.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.29 : 247.47 = 109.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.29/247.47 = 109.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.29x = 247.47 × 109.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.29x = 27,068.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,068.27/179.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.97

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