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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.55, 247.82 and 114.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.55, 247.82 and 114.12 is: 157.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.55 : 247.82 = 114.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.55/247.82 = 114.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.55x = 247.82 × 114.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.55x = 28,280.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,280.65/179.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.51

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