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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.10, 248.48 and 170.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.10, 248.48 and 170.18 is: 236.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.10 : 248.48 = 170.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.10/248.48 = 170.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.10x = 248.48 × 170.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.10x = 42,286.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,286.33/179.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.10

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