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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.56, 247.83 and 114.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.56, 247.83 and 114.05 is: 157.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.56 : 247.83 = 114.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.56/247.83 = 114.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.56x = 247.83 × 114.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.56x = 28,263.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,263.81/179.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.41

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