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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.30, 246.95 and 154.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.30, 246.95 and 154.73 is: 213.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.30 : 246.95 = 154.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.30/246.95 = 154.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.30x = 246.95 × 154.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.30x = 38,211.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,211.00/179.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.11

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