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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.15, 247.05 and 164.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.15, 247.05 and 164.16 is: 226.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.15 : 247.05 = 164.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.15/247.05 = 164.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.15x = 247.05 × 164.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.15x = 40,555.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,555.73/179.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.38

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