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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.46, 247.65 and 105.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.46, 247.65 and 105.80 is: 146.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.46 : 247.65 = 105.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.46/247.65 = 105.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.46x = 247.65 × 105.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.46x = 26,201.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,201.72/179.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.00

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