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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.12, 245.20 and 173.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.12, 245.20 and 173.59 is: 237.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.12 : 245.20 = 173.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.12/245.20 = 173.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.12x = 245.20 × 173.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.12x = 42,564.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,564.27/179.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.63

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