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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.81, 248.08 and 106.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.81, 248.08 and 106.10 is: 146.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.81 : 248.08 = 106.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.81/248.08 = 106.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.81x = 248.08 × 106.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.81x = 26,321.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,321.29/179.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.38

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