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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.33, 247.43 and 105.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.33, 247.43 and 105.62 is: 145.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.33 : 247.43 = 105.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.33/247.43 = 105.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.33x = 247.43 × 105.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.33x = 26,131.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,131.79/179.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.72

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