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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.68, 248.04 and 105.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.68, 248.04 and 105.97 is: 146.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.68 : 248.04 = 105.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.68/248.04 = 105.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.68x = 248.04 × 105.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.68x = 26,284.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,284.80/179.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.29

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