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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.51, 247.71 and 100.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.51, 247.71 and 100.82 is: 139.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.51 : 247.71 = 100.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.51/247.71 = 100.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.51x = 247.71 × 100.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.51x = 24,974.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,974.77/179.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.13

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