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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.46, 247.54 and 113.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.46, 247.54 and 113.85 is: 157.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.46 : 247.54 = 113.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.46/247.54 = 113.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.46x = 247.54 × 113.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.46x = 28,182.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,182.43/179.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.04

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