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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.77, 248.16 and 114.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.77, 248.16 and 114.28 is: 157.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.77 : 248.16 = 114.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.77/248.16 = 114.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.77x = 248.16 × 114.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.77x = 28,359.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,359.72/179.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.76

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