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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.01, 246.94 and 116.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.01, 246.94 and 116.84 is: 161.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.01 : 246.94 = 116.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.01/246.94 = 116.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.01x = 246.94 × 116.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.01x = 28,852.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,852.47/179.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.18

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