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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.94, 248.19 and 109.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.94, 248.19 and 109.98 is: 151.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.94 : 248.19 = 109.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.94/248.19 = 109.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.94x = 248.19 × 109.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.94x = 27,295.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,295.94/179.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.69

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