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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.82, 247.99 and 114.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.82, 247.99 and 114.30 is: 157.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.82 : 247.99 = 114.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.82/247.99 = 114.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.82x = 247.99 × 114.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.82x = 28,345.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,345.26/179.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.63

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