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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.31, 247.32 and 176.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.31, 247.32 and 176.61 is: 243.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.31 : 247.32 = 176.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.31/247.32 = 176.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.31x = 247.32 × 176.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.31x = 43,679.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,679.19/179.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.60

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