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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.28, 246.96 and 173.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.28, 246.96 and 173.60 is: 239.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.28 : 246.96 = 173.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.28/246.96 = 173.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.28x = 246.96 × 173.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.28x = 42,872.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,872.26/179.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.14

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