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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.01, 246.44 and 152.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.01, 246.44 and 152.73 is: 210.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.01 : 246.44 = 152.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.01/246.44 = 152.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.01x = 246.44 × 152.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.01x = 37,638.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,638.02/179.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.26

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