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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.76, 248.03 and 109.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.76, 248.03 and 109.83 is: 151.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.76 : 248.03 = 109.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.76/248.03 = 109.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.76x = 248.03 × 109.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.76x = 27,241.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,241.73/179.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.55

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