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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.60, 247.83 and 114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.60, 247.83 and 114.08 is: 157.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.60 : 247.83 = 114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.60/247.83 = 114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.60x = 247.83 × 114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.60x = 28,272.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,272.14/179.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.42

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