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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.76, 248.10 and 133.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.76, 248.10 and 133.14 is: 183.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.76 : 248.10 = 133.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.76/248.10 = 133.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.76x = 248.10 × 133.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.76x = 33,032.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,032.03/179.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.76

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