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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.21, 246.71 and 155.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.21, 246.71 and 155.58 is: 214.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.21 : 246.71 = 155.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.21/246.71 = 155.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.21x = 246.71 × 155.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.21x = 38,383.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,383.14/179.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.18

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