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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.77, 248.06 and 117.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.77, 248.06 and 117.50 is: 162.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.77 : 248.06 = 117.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.77/248.06 = 117.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.77x = 248.06 × 117.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.77x = 29,147.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,147.50/179.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.14

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