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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.45, 247.64 and 109.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.45, 247.64 and 109.52 is: 151.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.45 : 247.64 = 109.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.45/247.64 = 109.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.45x = 247.64 × 109.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.45x = 27,121.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,121.53/179.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.14

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