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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.03, 245.45 and 175.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.03, 245.45 and 175.79 is: 241.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.03 : 245.45 = 175.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.03/245.45 = 175.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.03x = 245.45 × 175.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.03x = 43,148.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,148.09/179.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.01

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