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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179, 246.81 and 159.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179, 246.81 and 159.41 is: 219.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179 : 246.81 = 159.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179/246.81 = 159.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179x = 246.81 × 159.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179x = 39,343.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,343.98/179
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.80

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