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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.75, 247.97 and 117.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.75, 247.97 and 117.56 is: 162.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.75 : 247.97 = 117.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.75/247.97 = 117.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.75x = 247.97 × 117.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.75x = 29,151.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,151.35/179.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.18

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