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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.68, 247.32 and 155.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.68, 247.32 and 155.92 is: 214.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.68 : 247.32 = 155.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.68/247.32 = 155.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.68x = 247.32 × 155.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.68x = 38,562.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,562.13/179.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.62

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