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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.58, 247.91 and 117.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.58, 247.91 and 117.39 is: 162.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.58 : 247.91 = 117.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.58/247.91 = 117.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.58x = 247.91 × 117.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.58x = 29,101.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,101.57/179.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.05

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