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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.89, 248.20 and 130.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.89, 248.20 and 130.14 is: 179.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.89 : 248.20 = 130.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.89/248.20 = 130.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.89x = 248.20 × 130.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.89x = 32,300.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,300.42/179.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.56

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