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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.35, 247.66 and 113.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.35, 247.66 and 113.06 is: 156.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.35 : 247.66 = 113.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.35/247.66 = 113.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.35x = 247.66 × 113.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.35x = 28,000.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,000.78/179.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.13

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