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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.84, 248.03 and 133.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.84, 248.03 and 133.34 is: 183.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.84 : 248.03 = 133.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.84/248.03 = 133.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.84x = 248.03 × 133.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.84x = 33,070.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,070.91/179.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.89

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