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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.04, 247.11 and 170.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.04, 247.11 and 170.34 is: 235.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.04 : 247.11 = 170.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.04/247.11 = 170.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.04x = 247.11 × 170.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.04x = 42,092.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,092.72/179.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.10

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