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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.89, 248.07 and 117.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.89, 248.07 and 117.70 is: 162.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.89 : 248.07 = 117.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.89/248.07 = 117.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.89x = 248.07 × 117.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.89x = 29,197.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,197.84/179.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.31

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