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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.60, 247.78 and 105.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.60, 247.78 and 105.86 is: 146.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.60 : 247.78 = 105.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.60/247.78 = 105.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.60x = 247.78 × 105.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.60x = 26,229.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,229.99/179.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.05

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