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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.93, 248.33 and 102.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.93, 248.33 and 102.32 is: 141.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.93 : 248.33 = 102.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.93/248.33 = 102.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.93x = 248.33 × 102.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.93x = 25,409.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,409.13/179.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.22

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