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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.34, 247.44 and 105.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.34, 247.44 and 105.63 is: 145.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.34 : 247.44 = 105.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.34/247.44 = 105.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.34x = 247.44 × 105.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.34x = 26,137.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,137.09/179.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.74

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