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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.35, 247.53 and 130.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.35, 247.53 and 130.39 is: 179.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.35 : 247.53 = 130.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.35/247.53 = 130.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.35x = 247.53 × 130.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.35x = 32,275.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,275.44/179.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.96

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