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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.71, 247.88 and 114.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.71, 247.88 and 114.26 is: 157.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.71 : 247.88 = 114.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.71/247.88 = 114.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.71x = 247.88 × 114.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.71x = 28,321.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,321.82/179.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.60

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