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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.64, 247.90 and 109.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.64, 247.90 and 109.70 is: 151.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.64 : 247.90 = 109.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.64/247.90 = 109.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.64x = 247.90 × 109.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.64x = 27,192.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,192.84/179.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.38

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