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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.75, 248.14 and 117.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.75, 248.14 and 117.59 is: 162.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.75 : 248.14 = 117.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.75/248.14 = 117.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.75x = 248.14 × 117.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.75x = 29,177.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,177.69/179.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.32

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