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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.90, 248.25 and 106.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.90, 248.25 and 106.22 is: 146.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.90 : 248.25 = 106.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.90/248.25 = 106.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.90x = 248.25 × 106.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.90x = 26,369.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,369.12/179.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.58

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