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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.57, 247.80 and 101.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.57, 247.80 and 101.96 is: 140.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.57 : 247.80 = 101.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.57/247.80 = 101.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.57x = 247.80 × 101.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.57x = 25,265.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,265.69/179.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.70

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