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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.50, 247.70 and 130.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.50, 247.70 and 130.30 is: 179.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.50 : 247.70 = 130.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.50/247.70 = 130.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.50x = 247.70 × 130.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.50x = 32,275.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,275.31/179.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.81

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