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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.96, 248.24 and 114.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.96, 248.24 and 114.32 is: 157.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.96 : 248.24 = 114.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.96/248.24 = 114.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.96x = 248.24 × 114.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.96x = 28,378.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,378.80/179.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.70

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