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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.36, 246.80 and 154.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.36, 246.80 and 154.68 is: 212.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.36 : 246.80 = 154.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.36/246.80 = 154.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.36x = 246.80 × 154.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.36x = 38,175.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,175.02/179.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.84

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