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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.65, 247.89 and 109.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.65, 247.89 and 109.77 is: 151.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.65 : 247.89 = 109.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.65/247.89 = 109.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.65x = 247.89 × 109.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.65x = 27,210.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,210.89/179.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.47

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