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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.39, 247.49 and 105.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.39, 247.49 and 105.68 is: 145.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.39 : 247.49 = 105.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.39/247.49 = 105.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.39x = 247.49 × 105.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.39x = 26,154.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,154.74/179.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.80

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