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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.48, 247.74 and 114.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.48, 247.74 and 114.18 is: 157.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.48 : 247.74 = 114.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.48/247.74 = 114.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.48x = 247.74 × 114.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.48x = 28,286.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,286.95/179.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.61

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