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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.13, 246.47 and 175.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.13, 246.47 and 175.04 is: 240.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.13 : 246.47 = 175.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.13/246.47 = 175.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.13x = 246.47 × 175.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.13x = 43,140.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,140.00/179.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.83

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