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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.77, 247.74 and 130.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.77, 247.74 and 130.56 is: 179.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.77 : 247.74 = 130.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.77/247.74 = 130.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.77x = 247.74 × 130.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.77x = 32,344.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,344.93/179.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.92

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