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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.76, 248.10 and 109.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.76, 248.10 and 109.87 is: 151.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.76 : 248.10 = 109.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.76/248.10 = 109.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.76x = 248.10 × 109.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.76x = 27,257.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,257.71/179.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.63

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