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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.40, 247.56 and 105.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.40, 247.56 and 105.76 is: 145.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.40 : 247.56 = 105.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.40/247.56 = 105.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.40x = 247.56 × 105.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.40x = 26,181.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,181.95/179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.94

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