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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.88, 248.13 and 114.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.88, 248.13 and 114.27 is: 157.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.88 : 248.13 = 114.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.88/248.13 = 114.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.88x = 248.13 × 114.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.88x = 28,353.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,353.82/179.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.63

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