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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.69, 248.13 and 152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.69, 248.13 and 152.28 is: 210.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.69 : 248.13 = 152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.69/248.13 = 152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.69x = 248.13 × 152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.69x = 37,785.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,785.24/179.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.29

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