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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.10, 246.89 and 113.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.10, 246.89 and 113.49 is: 156.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.10 : 246.89 = 113.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.10/246.89 = 113.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.10x = 246.89 × 113.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.10x = 28,019.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,019.83/179.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.45

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