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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.49, 297.63 and 179.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.49, 297.63 and 179.13 is: 247.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.49 : 297.63 = 179.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.49/297.63 = 179.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.49x = 297.63 × 179.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.49x = 53,314.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,314.46/215.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.41

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