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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.96, 248.40 and 106.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.96, 248.40 and 106.32 is: 146.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.96 : 248.40 = 106.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.96/248.40 = 106.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.96x = 248.40 × 106.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.96x = 26,409.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,409.89/179.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.75

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