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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.78, 247.78 and 156.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.78, 247.78 and 156.32 is: 215.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.78 : 247.78 = 156.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.78/247.78 = 156.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.78x = 247.78 × 156.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.78x = 38,732.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,732.97/179.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.45

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