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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.71, 247.84 and 117.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.71, 247.84 and 117.48 is: 162.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.71 : 247.84 = 117.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.71/247.84 = 117.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.71x = 247.84 × 117.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.71x = 29,116.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,116.24/179.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.02

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