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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.64, 247.71 and 114.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.64, 247.71 and 114.03 is: 157.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.64 : 247.71 = 114.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.64/247.71 = 114.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.64x = 247.71 × 114.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.64x = 28,246.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,246.37/179.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.24

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