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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.22, 247.17 and 157.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.22, 247.17 and 157.05 is: 216.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.22 : 247.17 = 157.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.22/247.17 = 157.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.22x = 247.17 × 157.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.22x = 38,818.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,818.05/179.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.59

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