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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.74, 247.40 and 130.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.74, 247.40 and 130.54 is: 179.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.74 : 247.40 = 130.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.74/247.40 = 130.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.74x = 247.40 × 130.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.74x = 32,295.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,295.32/179.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.67

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