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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.80, 248.12 and 117.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.80, 248.12 and 117.73 is: 162.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.80 : 248.12 = 117.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.80/248.12 = 117.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.80x = 248.12 × 117.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.80x = 29,211.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,211.17/179.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.47

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