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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.85, 247.62 and 152.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.85, 247.62 and 152.16 is: 209.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.85 : 247.62 = 152.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.85/247.62 = 152.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.85x = 247.62 × 152.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.85x = 37,677.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,677.86/179.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.50

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