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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.02, 246.90 and 173.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.02, 246.90 and 173.35 is: 239.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.02 : 246.90 = 173.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.02/246.90 = 173.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.02x = 246.90 × 173.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.02x = 42,800.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,800.12/179.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.08

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