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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.40, 247.55 and 105.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.40, 247.55 and 105.72 is: 145.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.40 : 247.55 = 105.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.40/247.55 = 105.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.40x = 247.55 × 105.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.40x = 26,170.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,170.99/179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.88

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