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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.05, 247.16 and 173.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.05, 247.16 and 173.28 is: 239.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.05 : 247.16 = 173.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.05/247.16 = 173.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.05x = 247.16 × 173.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.05x = 42,827.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,827.88/179.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.20

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