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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.10, 247.09 and 157.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.10, 247.09 and 157.15 is: 216.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.10 : 247.09 = 157.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.10/247.09 = 157.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.10x = 247.09 × 157.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.10x = 38,830.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,830.19/179.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.81

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