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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.34, 248.31 and 175.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.34, 248.31 and 175.74 is: 243.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.34 : 248.31 = 175.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.34/248.31 = 175.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.34x = 248.31 × 175.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.34x = 43,638.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,638.00/179.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.33

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