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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.99, 248.39 and 117.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.99, 248.39 and 117.86 is: 162.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.99 : 248.39 = 117.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.99/248.39 = 117.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.99x = 248.39 × 117.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.99x = 29,273.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,273.41/179.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.64

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