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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.52, 247.56 and 130.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.52, 247.56 and 130.41 is: 179.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.52 : 247.56 = 130.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.52/247.56 = 130.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.52x = 247.56 × 130.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.52x = 32,283.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,283.81/179.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.84

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