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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.34, 247.44 and 113.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.34, 247.44 and 113.86 is: 157.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.34 : 247.44 = 113.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.34/247.44 = 113.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.34x = 247.44 × 113.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.34x = 28,173.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,173.52/179.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.10

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