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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.31, 247.39 and 109.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.31, 247.39 and 109.35 is: 150.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.31 : 247.39 = 109.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.31/247.39 = 109.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.31x = 247.39 × 109.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.31x = 27,052.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,052.10/179.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.87

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