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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.67, 248.13 and 145.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.67, 248.13 and 145.08 is: 200.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.67 : 248.13 = 145.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.67/248.13 = 145.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.67x = 248.13 × 145.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.67x = 35,998.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,998.70/179.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.36

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