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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.67, 247.94 and 105.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.67, 247.94 and 105.97 is: 146.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.67 : 247.94 = 105.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.67/247.94 = 105.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.67x = 247.94 × 105.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.67x = 26,274.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,274.20/179.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.24

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