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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.97, 248.42 and 106.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.97, 248.42 and 106.31 is: 146.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.97 : 248.42 = 106.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.97/248.42 = 106.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.97x = 248.42 × 106.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.97x = 26,409.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,409.53/179.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.74

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