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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.88, 298.16 and 179.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.88, 298.16 and 179.43 is: 247.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.88 : 298.16 = 179.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.88/298.16 = 179.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.88x = 298.16 × 179.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.88x = 53,498.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,498.85/215.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.82

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