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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.73, 248.10 and 117.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.73, 248.10 and 117.61 is: 162.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.73 : 248.10 = 117.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.73/248.10 = 117.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.73x = 248.10 × 117.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.73x = 29,179.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,179.04/179.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.35

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