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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.38, 247.62 and 113.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.38, 247.62 and 113.98 is: 157.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.38 : 247.62 = 113.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.38/247.62 = 113.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.38x = 247.62 × 113.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.38x = 28,223.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,223.73/179.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.34

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