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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.97, 248.25 and 110.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.97, 248.25 and 110.00 is: 151.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.97 : 248.25 = 110.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.97/248.25 = 110.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.97x = 248.25 × 110.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.97x = 27,308.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,308.53/179.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.74

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