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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.16, 246.71 and 155.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.16, 246.71 and 155.85 is: 214.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.16 : 246.71 = 155.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.16/246.71 = 155.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.16x = 246.71 × 155.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.16x = 38,448.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,448.97/179.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.61

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