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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.57, 247.71 and 117.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.57, 247.71 and 117.50 is: 162.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.57 : 247.71 = 117.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.57/247.71 = 117.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.57x = 247.71 × 117.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.57x = 29,106.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,106.54/179.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.09

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