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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.50, 247.72 and 105.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.50, 247.72 and 105.86 is: 146.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.50 : 247.72 = 105.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.50/247.72 = 105.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.50x = 247.72 × 105.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.50x = 26,223.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,223.64/179.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.09

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