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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.61, 248.03 and 114.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.61, 248.03 and 114.27 is: 157.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.61 : 248.03 = 114.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.61/248.03 = 114.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.61x = 248.03 × 114.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.61x = 28,342.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,342.39/179.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.80

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