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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.55, 247.69 and 105.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.55, 247.69 and 105.82 is: 145.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.55 : 247.69 = 105.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.55/247.69 = 105.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.55x = 247.69 × 105.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.55x = 26,209.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,209.32/179.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.97

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