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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.58, 247.75 and 105.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.58, 247.75 and 105.88 is: 146.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.58 : 247.75 = 105.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.58/247.75 = 105.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.58x = 247.75 × 105.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.58x = 26,231.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,231.28/179.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.07

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