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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.39, 247.38 and 113.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.39, 247.38 and 113.87 is: 157.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.39 : 247.38 = 113.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.39/247.38 = 113.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.39x = 247.38 × 113.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.39x = 28,169.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,169.16/179.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.03

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