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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.30, 247.40 and 101.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.30, 247.40 and 101.66 is: 140.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.30 : 247.40 = 101.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.30/247.40 = 101.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.30x = 247.40 × 101.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.30x = 25,150.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,150.68/179.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.27

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