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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.76, 247.96 and 114.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.76, 247.96 and 114.24 is: 157.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.76 : 247.96 = 114.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.76/247.96 = 114.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.76x = 247.96 × 114.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.76x = 28,326.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,326.95/179.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.58

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