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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.05, 246.56 and 153.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.05, 246.56 and 153.95 is: 211.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.05 : 246.56 = 153.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.05/246.56 = 153.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.05x = 246.56 × 153.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.05x = 37,957.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,957.06/179.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.99

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