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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.82, 248.54 and 158.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.82, 248.54 and 158.49 is: 219.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.82 : 248.54 = 158.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.82/248.54 = 158.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.82x = 248.54 × 158.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.82x = 39,390.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,390.31/179.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.05

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