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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.35, 247.51 and 101.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.35, 247.51 and 101.73 is: 140.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.35 : 247.51 = 101.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.35/247.51 = 101.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.35x = 247.51 × 101.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.35x = 25,179.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,179.19/179.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.39

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