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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.57, 247.77 and 109.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.57, 247.77 and 109.63 is: 151.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.57 : 247.77 = 109.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.57/247.77 = 109.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.57x = 247.77 × 109.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.57x = 27,163.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,163.03/179.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.27

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