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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.34, 247.28 and 117.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.34, 247.28 and 117.09 is: 161.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.34 : 247.28 = 117.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.34/247.28 = 117.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.34x = 247.28 × 117.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.34x = 28,954.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,954.02/179.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.45

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