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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.66, 247.83 and 130.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.66, 247.83 and 130.48 is: 179.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.66 : 247.83 = 130.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.66/247.83 = 130.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.66x = 247.83 × 130.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.66x = 32,336.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,336.86/179.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.99

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