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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.92, 248.14 and 144.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.92, 248.14 and 144.73 is: 199.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.92 : 248.14 = 144.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.92/248.14 = 144.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.92x = 248.14 × 144.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.92x = 35,913.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,913.30/179.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.61

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