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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.56, 247.62 and 156.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.56, 247.62 and 156.16 is: 215.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.56 : 247.62 = 156.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.56/247.62 = 156.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.56x = 247.62 × 156.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.56x = 38,668.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,668.34/179.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.35

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