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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.38, 247.52 and 109.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.38, 247.52 and 109.49 is: 151.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.38 : 247.52 = 109.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.38/247.52 = 109.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.38x = 247.52 × 109.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.38x = 27,100.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,100.00/179.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.07

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