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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.43, 247.46 and 117.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.43, 247.46 and 117.24 is: 161.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.43 : 247.46 = 117.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.43/247.46 = 117.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.43x = 247.46 × 117.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.43x = 29,011.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,011.62/179.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.69

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