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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.67, 247.89 and 117.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.67, 247.89 and 117.57 is: 162.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.67 : 247.89 = 117.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.67/247.89 = 117.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.67x = 247.89 × 117.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.67x = 29,144.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,144.43/179.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.21

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