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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.83, 248.10 and 144.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.83, 248.10 and 144.95 is: 199.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.83 : 248.10 = 144.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.83/248.10 = 144.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.83x = 248.10 × 144.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.83x = 35,962.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,962.10/179.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.98

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