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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.46, 247.59 and 101.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.46, 247.59 and 101.79 is: 140.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.46 : 247.59 = 101.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.46/247.59 = 101.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.46x = 247.59 × 101.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.46x = 25,202.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,202.19/179.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.43

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