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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.60, 247.84 and 116.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.60, 247.84 and 116.56 is: 160.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.60 : 247.84 = 116.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.60/247.84 = 116.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.60x = 247.84 × 116.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.60x = 28,888.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,888.23/179.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.85

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