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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.96, 248.34 and 114.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.96, 248.34 and 114.57 is: 158.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.96 : 248.34 = 114.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.96/248.34 = 114.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.96x = 248.34 × 114.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.96x = 28,452.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,452.31/179.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.11

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