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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.82, 248.07 and 159.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.82, 248.07 and 159.12 is: 219.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.82 : 248.07 = 159.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.82/248.07 = 159.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.82x = 248.07 × 159.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.82x = 39,472.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,472.90/179.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.51

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