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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.44, 247.62 and 104.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.44, 247.62 and 104.74 is: 144.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.44 : 247.62 = 104.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.44/247.62 = 104.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.44x = 247.62 × 104.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.44x = 25,935.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,935.72/179.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.54

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