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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.51, 247.71 and 130.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.51, 247.71 and 130.31 is: 179.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.51 : 247.71 = 130.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.51/247.71 = 130.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.51x = 247.71 × 130.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.51x = 32,279.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,279.09/179.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.82

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