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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.40, 247.05 and 130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.40, 247.05 and 130.20 is: 179.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.40 : 247.05 = 130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.40/247.05 = 130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.40x = 247.05 × 130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.40x = 32,165.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,165.91/179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.30

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