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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.30, 247.43 and 117.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.30, 247.43 and 117.23 is: 161.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.30 : 247.43 = 117.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.30/247.43 = 117.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.30x = 247.43 × 117.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.30x = 29,006.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,006.34/179.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.78

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