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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.61, 248.00 and 158.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.61, 248.00 and 158.91 is: 219.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.61 : 248.00 = 158.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.61/248.00 = 158.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.61x = 248.00 × 158.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.61x = 39,408.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,408.89/179.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.41

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