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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.70, 248.04 and 105.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.70, 248.04 and 105.05 is: 144.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.70 : 248.04 = 105.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.70/248.04 = 105.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.70x = 248.04 × 105.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.70x = 26,055.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,055.36/179.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.99

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