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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.40, 247.30 and 117.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.40, 247.30 and 117.22 is: 161.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.40 : 247.30 = 117.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.40/247.30 = 117.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.40x = 247.30 × 117.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.40x = 28,988.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,988.51/179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.59

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