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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.47, 247.47 and 117.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.47, 247.47 and 117.22 is: 161.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.47 : 247.47 = 117.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.47/247.47 = 117.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.47x = 247.47 × 117.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.47x = 29,008.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,008.43/179.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.63

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