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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.96, 248.18 and 114.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.96, 248.18 and 114.45 is: 157.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.96 : 248.18 = 114.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.96/248.18 = 114.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.96x = 248.18 × 114.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.96x = 28,403.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,403.63/179.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.83

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