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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.99, 248.35 and 106.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.99, 248.35 and 106.28 is: 146.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.99 : 248.35 = 106.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.99/248.35 = 106.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.99x = 248.35 × 106.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.99x = 26,394.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,394.64/179.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.65

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