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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.60, 247.83 and 105.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.60, 247.83 and 105.93 is: 146.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.60 : 247.83 = 105.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.60/247.83 = 105.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.60x = 247.83 × 105.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.60x = 26,252.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,252.63/179.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.18

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