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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.44, 248.48 and 179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.44, 248.48 and 179.04 is: 245.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.44 : 248.48 = 179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.44/248.48 = 179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.44x = 248.48 × 179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.44x = 44,487.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,487.86/181.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.19

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