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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.86, 247.86 and 130.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.86, 247.86 and 130.66 is: 180.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.86 : 247.86 = 130.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.86/247.86 = 130.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.86x = 247.86 × 130.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.86x = 32,385.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,385.39/179.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.06

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