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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.35, 247.45 and 105.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.35, 247.45 and 105.64 is: 145.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.35 : 247.45 = 105.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.35/247.45 = 105.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.35x = 247.45 × 105.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.35x = 26,140.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,140.62/179.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.75

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