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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.88, 248.26 and 106.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.88, 248.26 and 106.22 is: 146.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.88 : 248.26 = 106.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.88/248.26 = 106.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.88x = 248.26 × 106.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.88x = 26,369.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,369.34/179.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.60

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