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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.46, 247.65 and 100.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.46, 247.65 and 100.78 is: 139.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.46 : 247.65 = 100.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.46/247.65 = 100.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.46x = 247.65 × 100.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.46x = 24,958.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,958.17/179.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.07

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