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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.98, 248.37 and 110.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.98, 248.37 and 110.02 is: 151.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.98 : 248.37 = 110.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.98/248.37 = 110.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.98x = 248.37 × 110.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.98x = 27,325.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,325.57/179.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.83

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