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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.42, 247.56 and 101.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.42, 247.56 and 101.79 is: 140.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.42 : 247.56 = 101.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.42/247.56 = 101.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.42x = 247.56 × 101.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.42x = 25,199.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,199.13/179.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.45

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