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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.69, 247.88 and 130.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.69, 247.88 and 130.46 is: 179.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.69 : 247.88 = 130.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.69/247.88 = 130.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.69x = 247.88 × 130.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.69x = 32,338.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,338.42/179.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.97

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