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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.13, 247.09 and 161.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.13, 247.09 and 161.51 is: 222.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.13 : 247.09 = 161.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.13/247.09 = 161.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.13x = 247.09 × 161.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.13x = 39,907.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,907.51/179.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.79

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