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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.94, 247.71 and 158.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.94, 247.71 and 158.10 is: 217.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.94 : 247.71 = 158.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.94/247.71 = 158.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.94x = 247.71 × 158.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.94x = 39,162.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,162.95/179.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.64

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