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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.40, 247.50 and 105.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.40, 247.50 and 105.69 is: 145.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.40 : 247.50 = 105.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.40/247.50 = 105.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.40x = 247.50 × 105.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.40x = 26,158.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,158.28/179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.81

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