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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.40, 247.57 and 99.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.40, 247.57 and 99.65 is: 137.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.40 : 247.57 = 99.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.40/247.57 = 99.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.40x = 247.57 × 99.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.40x = 24,669.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,669.11/179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.51

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