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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.74, 248.04 and 109.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.74, 248.04 and 109.79 is: 151.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.74 : 248.04 = 109.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.74/248.04 = 109.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.74x = 248.04 × 109.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.74x = 27,232.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,232.00/179.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.51

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