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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.74, 248 and 106.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.74, 248 and 106.02 is: 146.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.74 : 248 = 106.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.74/248 = 106.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.74x = 248 × 106.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.74x = 26,292.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,292.96/179.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.28

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