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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.69, 247.96 and 114.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.69, 247.96 and 114.19 is: 157.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.69 : 247.96 = 114.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.69/247.96 = 114.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.69x = 247.96 × 114.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.69x = 28,314.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,314.40/179.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.58

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