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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.57, 247.92 and 117.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.57, 247.92 and 117.49 is: 162.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.57 : 247.92 = 117.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.57/247.92 = 117.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.57x = 247.92 × 117.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.57x = 29,128.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,128.12/179.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.21

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