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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.95, 248.40 and 114.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.95, 248.40 and 114.46 is: 158.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.95 : 248.40 = 114.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.95/248.40 = 114.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.95x = 248.40 × 114.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.95x = 28,431.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,431.86/179.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.00

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