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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179, 244.66 and 171.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179, 244.66 and 171.44 is: 234.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179 : 244.66 = 171.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179/244.66 = 171.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179x = 244.66 × 171.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179x = 41,944.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,944.51/179
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.33

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