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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.94, 248.36 and 114.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.94, 248.36 and 114.52 is: 158.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.94 : 248.36 = 114.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.94/248.36 = 114.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.94x = 248.36 × 114.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.94x = 28,442.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,442.19/179.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.06

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