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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.79, 248.02 and 114.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.79, 248.02 and 114.23 is: 157.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.79 : 248.02 = 114.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.79/248.02 = 114.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.79x = 248.02 × 114.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.79x = 28,329.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,329.80/179.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.57

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