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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.92, 248.19 and 114.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.92, 248.19 and 114.35 is: 157.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.92 : 248.19 = 114.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.92/248.19 = 114.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.92x = 248.19 × 114.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.92x = 28,380.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,380.53/179.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.74

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