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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.46, 246.65 and 153.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.46, 246.65 and 153.54 is: 211.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.46 : 246.65 = 153.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.46/246.65 = 153.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.46x = 246.65 × 153.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.46x = 37,869.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,869.87/179.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.02

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