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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.28, 246.78 and 176.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.28, 246.78 and 176.58 is: 243.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.28 : 246.78 = 176.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.28/246.78 = 176.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.28x = 246.78 × 176.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.28x = 43,576.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,576.41/179.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.06

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