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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.99, 248.34 and 117.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.99, 248.34 and 117.83 is: 162.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.99 : 248.34 = 117.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.99/248.34 = 117.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.99x = 248.34 × 117.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.99x = 29,261.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,261.90/179.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.58

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