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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.44, 247.52 and 157.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.44, 247.52 and 157.38 is: 217.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.44 : 247.52 = 157.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.44/247.52 = 157.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.44x = 247.52 × 157.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.44x = 38,954.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,954.70/179.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.09

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