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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.10, 246.78 and 162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.10, 246.78 and 162.90 is: 224.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.10 : 246.78 = 162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.10/246.78 = 162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.10x = 246.78 × 162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.10x = 40,200.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,200.46/179.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.46

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