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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.36, 247.52 and 105.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.36, 247.52 and 105.73 is: 145.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.36 : 247.52 = 105.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.36/247.52 = 105.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.36x = 247.52 × 105.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.36x = 26,169.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,169.76/179.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.91

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