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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.49, 247.66 and 105.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.49, 247.66 and 105.79 is: 145.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.49 : 247.66 = 105.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.49/247.66 = 105.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.49x = 247.66 × 105.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.49x = 26,199.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,199.95/179.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.97

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