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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.71, 248.03 and 130.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.71, 248.03 and 130.04 is: 179.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.71 : 248.03 = 130.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.71/248.03 = 130.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.71x = 248.03 × 130.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.71x = 32,253.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,253.79/179.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.48

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