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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.01, 247.10 and 164.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.01, 247.10 and 164.43 is: 226.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.01 : 247.10 = 164.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.01/247.10 = 164.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.01x = 247.10 × 164.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.01x = 40,629.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,629.83/179.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.97

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