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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.56, 247.77 and 105.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.56, 247.77 and 105.85 is: 146.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.56 : 247.77 = 105.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.56/247.77 = 105.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.56x = 247.77 × 105.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.56x = 26,225.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,225.84/179.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.06

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