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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.65, 247.78 and 114.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.65, 247.78 and 114.04 is: 157.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.65 : 247.78 = 114.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.65/247.78 = 114.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.65x = 247.78 × 114.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.65x = 28,257.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,257.28/179.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.29

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