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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.39, 247.58 and 113.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.39, 247.58 and 113.89 is: 157.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.39 : 247.58 = 113.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.39/247.58 = 113.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.39x = 247.58 × 113.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.39x = 28,196.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,196.89/179.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.18

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