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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.01, 246.65 and 162.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.01, 246.65 and 162.41 is: 223.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.01 : 246.65 = 162.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.01/246.65 = 162.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.01x = 246.65 × 162.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.01x = 40,056.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,056.38/179.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.77

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