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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.74, 248.02 and 114.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.74, 248.02 and 114.22 is: 157.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.74 : 248.02 = 114.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.74/248.02 = 114.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.74x = 248.02 × 114.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.74x = 28,328.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,328.84/179.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.61

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