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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.87, 248.19 and 156.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.87, 248.19 and 156.80 is: 216.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.87 : 248.19 = 156.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.87/248.19 = 156.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.87x = 248.19 × 156.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.87x = 38,916.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,916.19/179.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.36

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