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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.52, 247.76 and 110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.52, 247.76 and 110.48 is: 152.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.52 : 247.76 = 110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.52/247.76 = 110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.52x = 247.76 × 110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.52x = 27,372.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,372.52/179.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.48

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