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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.96, 248.27 and 117.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.96, 248.27 and 117.85 is: 162.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.96 : 248.27 = 117.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.96/248.27 = 117.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.96x = 248.27 × 117.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.96x = 29,257.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,257.41/179.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.58

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