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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.78, 247.99 and 109.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.78, 247.99 and 109.78 is: 151.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.78 : 247.99 = 109.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.78/247.99 = 109.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.78x = 247.99 × 109.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.78x = 27,224.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,224.34/179.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.43

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