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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.04, 246.87 and 161.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.04, 246.87 and 161.55 is: 222.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.04 : 246.87 = 161.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.04/246.87 = 161.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.04x = 246.87 × 161.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.04x = 39,881.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,881.31/179.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.75

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