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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.30, 247.48 and 162.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.30, 247.48 and 162.60 is: 224.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.30 : 247.48 = 162.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.30/247.48 = 162.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.30x = 247.48 × 162.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.30x = 40,240.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,240.25/179.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.43

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