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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.88, 248.08 and 114.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.88, 248.08 and 114.28 is: 157.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.88 : 248.08 = 114.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.88/248.08 = 114.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.88x = 248.08 × 114.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.88x = 28,350.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,350.58/179.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.61

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