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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.54, 247.75 and 117.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.54, 247.75 and 117.37 is: 161.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.54 : 247.75 = 117.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.54/247.75 = 117.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.54x = 247.75 × 117.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.54x = 29,078.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,078.42/179.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.96

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