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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.59, 298.62 and 179.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.59, 298.62 and 179.60 is: 247.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.59 : 298.62 = 179.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.59/298.62 = 179.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.59x = 298.62 × 179.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.59x = 53,630.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,630.66/216.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.62

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