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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.82, 248.27 and 130.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.82, 248.27 and 130.82 is: 180.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.82 : 248.27 = 130.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.82/248.27 = 130.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.82x = 248.27 × 130.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.82x = 32,476.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,476.79/179.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.61

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