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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.30, 247.45 and 105.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.30, 247.45 and 105.58 is: 145.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.30 : 247.45 = 105.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.30/247.45 = 105.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.30x = 247.45 × 105.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.30x = 26,125.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,125.77/179.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.71

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