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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.57, 247.83 and 104.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.57, 247.83 and 104.90 is: 144.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.57 : 247.83 = 104.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.57/247.83 = 104.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.57x = 247.83 × 104.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.57x = 25,996.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,996.62/179.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.77

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