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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.78, 248.02 and 144.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.78, 248.02 and 144.75 is: 199.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.78 : 248.02 = 144.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.78/248.02 = 144.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.78x = 248.02 × 144.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.78x = 35,900.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,900.90/179.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.69

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