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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.80, 248.22 and 156.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.80, 248.22 and 156.31 is: 215.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.80 : 248.22 = 156.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.80/248.22 = 156.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.80x = 248.22 × 156.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.80x = 38,799.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,799.27/179.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.79

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