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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.86, 248.13 and 106.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.86, 248.13 and 106.18 is: 146.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.86 : 248.13 = 106.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.86/248.13 = 106.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.86x = 248.13 × 106.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.86x = 26,346.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,346.44/179.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.48

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