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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.66, 247.98 and 130.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.66, 247.98 and 130.45 is: 180.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.66 : 247.98 = 130.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.66/247.98 = 130.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.66x = 247.98 × 130.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.66x = 32,348.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,348.99/179.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.06

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