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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.96, 248.36 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.96, 248.36 and 147.12 is: 203.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.96 : 248.36 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.96/248.36 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.96x = 248.36 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.96x = 36,538.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,538.72/179.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.04

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