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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.49, 247.64 and 113.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.49, 247.64 and 113.12 is: 156.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.49 : 247.64 = 113.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.49/247.64 = 113.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.49x = 247.64 × 113.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.49x = 28,011.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,011.23/179.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.06

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