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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.02, 246.86 and 168.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.02, 246.86 and 168.76 is: 232.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.02 : 246.86 = 168.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.02/246.86 = 168.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.02x = 246.86 × 168.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.02x = 41,660.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,660.09/179.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.71

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