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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.62, 247.84 and 105.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.62, 247.84 and 105.92 is: 146.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.62 : 247.84 = 105.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.62/247.84 = 105.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.62x = 247.84 × 105.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.62x = 26,251.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,251.21/179.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.15

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