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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.74, 247.47 and 156.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.74, 247.47 and 156.35 is: 215.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.74 : 247.47 = 156.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.74/247.47 = 156.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.74x = 247.47 × 156.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.74x = 38,691.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,691.97/179.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.26

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