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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.35, 247.35 and 113.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.35, 247.35 and 113.83 is: 156.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.35 : 247.35 = 113.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.35/247.35 = 113.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.35x = 247.35 × 113.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.35x = 28,155.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,155.85/179.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.99

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