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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.63, 247.47 and 152.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.63, 247.47 and 152.15 is: 209.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.63 : 247.47 = 152.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.63/247.47 = 152.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.63x = 247.47 × 152.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.63x = 37,652.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,652.56/179.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.62

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