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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.10, 247.14 and 166.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.10, 247.14 and 166.04 is: 229.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.10 : 247.14 = 166.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.10/247.14 = 166.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.10x = 247.14 × 166.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.10x = 41,033.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,033.89/179.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.11

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