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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.01, 246.51 and 172.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.01, 246.51 and 172.94 is: 238.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.01 : 246.51 = 172.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.01/246.51 = 172.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.01x = 246.51 × 172.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.01x = 42,630.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,630.21/179.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.14

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