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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.85, 248.25 and 114.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.85, 248.25 and 114.44 is: 157.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.85 : 248.25 = 114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.85/248.25 = 114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.85x = 248.25 × 114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.85x = 28,409.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,409.73/179.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.96

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