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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.57, 247.81 and 114.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.57, 247.81 and 114.16 is: 157.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.57 : 247.81 = 114.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.57/247.81 = 114.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.57x = 247.81 × 114.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.57x = 28,289.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,289.99/179.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.54

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