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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.74, 247.05 and 158.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.74, 247.05 and 158.91 is: 218.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.74 : 247.05 = 158.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.74/247.05 = 158.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.74x = 247.05 × 158.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.74x = 39,258.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,258.72/179.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.42

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