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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.81, 248.04 and 109.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.81, 248.04 and 109.90 is: 151.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.81 : 248.04 = 109.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.81/248.04 = 109.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.81x = 248.04 × 109.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.81x = 27,259.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,259.91/179.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.61

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