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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.48, 247.60 and 105.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.48, 247.60 and 105.67 is: 145.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.48 : 247.60 = 105.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.48/247.60 = 105.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.48x = 247.60 × 105.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.48x = 26,163.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,163.89/179.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.78

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