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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.88, 248.32 and 114.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.88, 248.32 and 114.48 is: 158.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.88 : 248.32 = 114.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.88/248.32 = 114.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.88x = 248.32 × 114.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.88x = 28,427.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,427.67/179.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.04

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