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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.92, 248.39 and 110.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.92, 248.39 and 110.01 is: 151.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.92 : 248.39 = 110.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.92/248.39 = 110.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.92x = 248.39 × 110.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.92x = 27,325.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,325.66/179.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.88

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