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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.37, 247.51 and 105.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.37, 247.51 and 105.69 is: 145.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.37 : 247.51 = 105.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.37/247.51 = 105.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.37x = 247.51 × 105.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.37x = 26,159.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,159.33/179.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.84

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