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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.30, 247.44 and 113.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.30, 247.44 and 113.84 is: 157.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.30 : 247.44 = 113.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.30/247.44 = 113.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.30x = 247.44 × 113.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.30x = 28,168.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,168.57/179.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.10

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