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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.59, 247.83 and 117.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.59, 247.83 and 117.52 is: 162.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.59 : 247.83 = 117.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.59/247.83 = 117.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.59x = 247.83 × 117.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.59x = 29,124.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,124.69/179.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.18

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