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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.50, 247.77 and 114.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.50, 247.77 and 114.10 is: 157.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.50 : 247.77 = 114.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.50/247.77 = 114.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.50x = 247.77 × 114.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.50x = 28,270.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,270.56/179.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.50

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