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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.72, 247.78 and 152.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.72, 247.78 and 152.04 is: 209.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.72 : 247.78 = 152.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.72/247.78 = 152.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.72x = 247.78 × 152.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.72x = 37,672.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,672.47/179.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.62

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