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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.25, 247.13 and 173.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.25, 247.13 and 173.58 is: 239.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.25 : 247.13 = 173.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.25/247.13 = 173.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.25x = 247.13 × 173.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.25x = 42,894.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,894.72/179.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.31

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