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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.74, 248.07 and 106.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.74, 248.07 and 106.06 is: 146.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.74 : 248.07 = 106.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.74/248.07 = 106.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.74x = 248.07 × 106.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.74x = 26,310.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,310.30/179.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.38

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