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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.26, 247.60 and 158.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.26, 247.60 and 158.60 is: 219.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.26 : 247.60 = 158.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.26/247.60 = 158.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.26x = 247.60 × 158.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.26x = 39,269.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,269.36/179.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.06

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