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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.33, 246.98 and 170.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.33, 246.98 and 170.06 is: 234.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.33 : 246.98 = 170.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.33/246.98 = 170.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.33x = 246.98 × 170.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.33x = 42,002.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,002.46/179.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.22

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