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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.30, 247.43 and 109.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.30, 247.43 and 109.37 is: 150.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.30 : 247.43 = 109.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.30/247.43 = 109.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.30x = 247.43 × 109.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.30x = 27,062.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,062.31/179.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.93

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