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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.31, 247.35 and 109.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.31, 247.35 and 109.41 is: 150.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.31 : 247.35 = 109.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.31/247.35 = 109.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.31x = 247.35 × 109.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.31x = 27,062.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,062.56/179.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.93

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