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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.68, 247.94 and 109.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.68, 247.94 and 109.76 is: 151.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.68 : 247.94 = 109.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.68/247.94 = 109.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.68x = 247.94 × 109.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.68x = 27,213.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,213.86/179.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.46

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