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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.61, 247.89 and 114.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.61, 247.89 and 114.14 is: 157.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.61 : 247.89 = 114.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.61/247.89 = 114.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.61x = 247.89 × 114.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.61x = 28,292.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,292.93/179.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.52

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