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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.32, 247.47 and 105.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.32, 247.47 and 105.61 is: 145.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.32 : 247.47 = 105.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.32/247.47 = 105.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.32x = 247.47 × 105.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.32x = 26,135.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,135.35/179.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.75

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