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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.58, 247.92 and 117.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.58, 247.92 and 117.51 is: 162.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.58 : 247.92 = 117.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.58/247.92 = 117.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.58x = 247.92 × 117.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.58x = 29,133.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,133.08/179.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.23

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