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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.94, 248.28 and 156.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.94, 248.28 and 156.59 is: 216.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.94 : 248.28 = 156.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.94/248.28 = 156.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.94x = 248.28 × 156.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.94x = 38,878.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,878.17/179.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.06

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