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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.37, 247.92 and 130.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.37, 247.92 and 130.59 is: 180.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.37 : 247.92 = 130.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.37/247.92 = 130.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.37x = 247.92 × 130.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.37x = 32,375.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,375.87/179.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.50

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