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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.54, 247.83 and 105.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.54, 247.83 and 105.89 is: 146.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.54 : 247.83 = 105.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.54/247.83 = 105.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.54x = 247.83 × 105.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.54x = 26,242.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,242.72/179.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.17

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