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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.95, 246.76 and 159.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.95, 246.76 and 159.30 is: 219.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.95 : 246.76 = 159.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.95/246.76 = 159.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.95x = 246.76 × 159.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.95x = 39,308.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,308.87/178.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.66

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