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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.04, 246.87 and 158.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.04, 246.87 and 158.34 is: 218.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.04 : 246.87 = 158.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.04/246.87 = 158.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.04x = 246.87 × 158.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.04x = 39,089.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,089.40/179.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.33

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