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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.46, 247.66 and 117.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.46, 247.66 and 117.40 is: 162.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.46 : 247.66 = 117.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.46/247.66 = 117.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.46x = 247.66 × 117.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.46x = 29,073.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,073.46/179.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.01

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