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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.30, 247.51 and 168.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.30, 247.51 and 168.78 is: 232.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.30 : 247.51 = 168.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.30/247.51 = 168.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.30x = 247.51 × 168.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.30x = 41,774.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,774.74/179.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.99

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