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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.90, 248.31 and 155.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.90, 248.31 and 155.24 is: 214.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.90 : 248.31 = 155.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.90/248.31 = 155.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.90x = 248.31 × 155.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.90x = 38,547.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,547.64/179.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.27

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