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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.88, 248.28 and 159.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.88, 248.28 and 159.22 is: 219.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.88 : 248.28 = 159.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.88/248.28 = 159.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.88x = 248.28 × 159.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.88x = 39,531.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,531.14/179.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.76

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